Translation of Japanese word "ドレス" to English
ドレス
どれす
[doresu]
IPA: /do.re.su/
Meaning
NounAn item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirt below the waist.
How to use
ドレス (doresu) — 'dress / gown' (loanword). ウェディングドレス — wedding dress. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
dress
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: ドレス
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): どれす
Romaji Transcription: doresu
Example Sentences
結婚式のために白いドレスを選びました。
けっこんしきの ために しろい どれすを えらびました。
I chose a white dress for the wedding ceremony.
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Common phrases
- 結婚式のために白いドレスを選びました。— I chose a white dress for the wedding ceremony.
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Frequency rank: #1010 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "ドレス" mean?▼
The Japanese word "ドレス" means "dress" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "ドレス"?▼
The word "ドレス" is read as "どれす" (doresu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "結婚式のために白いドレスを選びました。".
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