How to say 'Suit' in Japanese | 背広

word

Meaning

Suit

Reading

Kanji

背Back, Height 広Wide

Explanation

The Japanese noun '背広 (せびろ)' refers to a 'suit', specifically a business suit typically worn by men in formal or professional settings. This term is often used in contexts related to work, business meetings, or formal events. For example: He bought a new suit「彼は新しい背広を買った」(かれはあたらしいせびろをかった). I need to wear a suit for the meeting「会議のために背広を着る必要がある」(かいぎのためにせびろをきるひつようがある). The word '背広' is commonly associated with Western-style suits and is a staple in Japanese business attire.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

N3

Kanji Grade

6

Frequency

4348

Composition

kanji

Handwriting