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How do you say "sweater" in Japanese?
セーター
sētā
In Japanese, "sweater" is セーター (sētā).
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Pronunciation
セーター is written using katakana. Romanised as sētā, it sounds roughly like "seh-eh-tah-ah" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Setā is katakana from 'sweater'. Sweaters are essential winter clothing in cool climates.
Example sentence
このセーターは私には少し大きいです。
Kono Sētā wa watashi ni wa sukoshi ookii desu.
This sweater is a little big for me.
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How to remember セーター
Sweater becomes se-e-ta-a.
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Questions about セーター
How do you pronounce セーター?
セーター is romanised as sētā. Say it roughly like "seh-eh-tah-ah" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is セーター formal or casual?
セーター 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 セーター written in Japanese?
セーター is written using katakana. Setā is katakana from 'sweater'.
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