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How do you say "suit" in Japanese?
スーツ
sūtsu
In Japanese, "suit" is スーツ (sūtsu).
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Pronunciation
スーツ is written using katakana. Romanised as sūtsu, it sounds roughly like "soo-tsoo" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Sutsu is katakana from 'suit'. A suit is formal business wear consisting of coordinated pieces.
Example sentence
冬用のスーツを探しています。
Fuyuyou no Sūtsu wo sagashite imasu.
I am looking for a winter suit.
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How to remember スーツ
Suit becomes su-u-tsu.
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Questions about スーツ
How do you pronounce スーツ?
スーツ is romanised as sūtsu. Say it roughly like "soo-tsoo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is スーツ formal or casual?
スーツ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is スーツ written in Japanese?
スーツ is written using katakana. Sutsu is katakana from 'suit'.
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