ノースリーブ
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
sleeveless clothing
Refers to sleeveless garments such as tank tops, camisoles, and sleeveless dresses. Often used attributively with の (e.g., ノースリーブのワンピース).
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from no sleeve
In summer I like sleeveless clothes because they're cool.
She was wearing a sleeveless dress.
Usage patterns
- ノースリーブの〈物〉a sleeveless (item of clothing)
She was wearing a sleeveless dress.
- ノースリーブを着るto wear something sleeveless
In summer I often wear sleeveless tops.