How to Say ‘Jeans’ in Japanese
ジーンズ
jiinzu
[jiinzu]
💬 Usage Tip: [ジーンズ] means jeans. In shops, you may also hear [デニム] for denim fabric or denim pants. For premium pairs, look for words like [セルビッジ] or [赤耳] for selvedge, and [手織り] for handloom-woven.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japan has a big denim culture, especially premium and heritage jeans. In specialty shops, staff may proudly explain fabric details like [セルビッジ], fading, and shuttle-loom weaving.
Phrase Breakdown
ジーンズ
jiinzu
[jiinzu]
Jeans
Casual pants typically made from denim.
青いジーンズを持っています。
I have blue jeans.
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