チョッキ

noun

waistcoat; vest

Dated term for a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt, similar to a waistcoat or vest. Modern Japanese more commonly uses ベスト.

See also: ベスト

• 祖そ父ふは昔むかし、スーツの下したにチョッキを着きていた。

  My grandfather used to wear a waistcoat under his suit.