ワイシャツ
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Noun meaning 'business shirt' or 'dress shirt'. Written in katakana as it's a loanword. Used in contexts like work attire or formal events, e.g., 『ワイシャツを着る』 (waishatsu o kiru, 'to wear a business shirt').
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User and their colleague Yumi are discussing work attire for an upcoming business meeting at their office.

ワイシャツ

ワイシャツ

shirt (business shirt)

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Memory Hook

Think of a 'white shirt' for work. 'Wai' sounds like 'white' and 'shatsu' like 'shirt' — it's a white business shirt! 'White shirt' → ワイシャツ (waishatsu, 'business shirt').

Cultural Note

『ワイシャツ』 (waishatsu) is a loanword from English 'white shirt' and commonly refers to dress shirts worn in business settings in Japan. It's a staple in formal attire for offices and meetings.

Forms

Base: ワイシャツNoun meaning 'business shirt' or 'dress shirt'. Written in katakana as it's a loanword. Used in contexts like work attire or formal events, e.g., 『ワイシャツを着る』 (waishatsu o kiru, 'to wear a business shirt').