トップレス
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
topless; bare-breasted
Describes a state of being without a top, typically for women; used as a no-adjective or noun.
Going topless is allowed on that beach.
She had a topless photo taken.
2
monokini; topless swimsuit
Specifically refers to a swimsuit that exposes the breasts; a type of monokini.
She appeared at the poolside wearing a daring monokini.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がトップレスになるfor someone to go topless
She went topless at the beach.
- トップレスで〈動詞〉to do something while topless
Many people sunbathe topless on the beaches of southern France.
- トップレスの〈物〉a topless (item, e.g. swimsuit or photo)
A topless photo was published in the magazine.