Translation and Meaning of: セーター - se-ta-

The Japanese word 「セーター」 (se-ta-) refers to a type of clothing, specifically a sweater or pullover. The origin of this term is interesting, as it is an adaptation of the English "sweater," a popular garment in various cultures. Over the last few centuries, the popularity of sweaters has grown, especially in Western fashion, leading to the adoption of the term in other languages, including Japanese.

The etymology of 「セーター」 (se-ta-) reveals the global influence of the English language on Japanese vocabulary, particularly in the context of fashion and clothing. The way the word was adapted into Japanese involves the use of the katakana system, which is often used for foreign words. This system is an effective way to incorporate external language, allowing Japanese speakers to adopt the sounds and meanings of terms that do not have a direct equivalent in their native language.

Characteristics of the セーター (se-ta-)

• Type of clothing designed to warm the body.
• Traditionally made of wool, but now available in various fibers.
• Popular in both cold climates and seasonal fashions.

In addition to its practical utility, the 「セーター」 (se-ta-) is also a symbol of style and comfort. It can be found in various colors, patterns, and styles, adapting to personal preferences and fashion trends. This diversity of options began to be explored more intensively in Japanese culture starting from the Meiji era, when Western influences began to integrate into everyday life.

Although the term 「セーター」 (se-ta-) has Western roots and influences, its adoption and evolution in Japan make it a fascinating example of how fashion and language are interconnected. Thus, the «セーター» is not just a piece of clothing but also a reflection of cultural exchanges and adaptation to new influences, showing how fashion is a universal language that transcends borders.

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Synonyms and similar words

• ニット (Nitto) - Knitted material sweater
• ジャンパー (Janpā) - A type of sweater or long-sleeve shirt; it can also refer to a light jacket.
• カーディガン (Kādigān) - Cardigan, a type of sweater that is open at the front, usually with buttons.

セーター

Romaji: se-ta-
Kana: セーター
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n5

Translation / Meaning: sweater; jumper

Meaning in English: sweater;jumper

Definition: A "sweater" is a thick knitted jacket.

Example Sentences - (セーター) se-ta-

See below some example sentences:

このセーターは洗濯したら縮んでしまった。

Kono seetaa wa sentaku shitara chijinde shimatta

This shirt shrunk when I washed it.

This sweater has shrunk when washed.

• この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
• セーター - noun that means "sweater"
• は - partopic particle indicating that the subject of the sentence is "this sweater"
• 洗濯したら - verb 洗濯する (sentaku suru) in the past conditional, meaning "if I washed"
• 縮んでしまった - The verb 縮む (chijimu) in the past, which means "shrank", and the auxiliary しまう (shimau) indicating that the action was completed.

ウールのセーターは暖かいです。

Uru no setā wa atatakai desu

A wool sweater is warm.

The wool sweater is warm.

• ウール (Uru) - Sorry, I cannot provide a translation for "lã" as it doesn't appear to have sufficient context or relation to Japanese culture, language, animes, or Asia. Please provide more text for translation.
• の (no) - Possession particle
• セーター (seetaa) - Sweater
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 暖かい (atatakai) - hot
• です (desu) - Verb to be/estar in the present

私は毛糸でセーターを編むのが好きです。

Watashi wa keito de seetaa o amu no ga suki desu

I like to knit sweaters with wool.

I like to knit a sweater with wool.

• 私 - personal pronoun "I"
• は - Topic particle
• 毛糸 - noun "wool"
• で - Instrument particle
• セーター - noun "sweater"
• を - direct object particle
• 編む - verb "to knit"
• の - substantivization particle
• が - subject particle
• 好き - adjective "like"
• です - Verb "to be" in the present tense