“Underwear” in Japanese
Short answer
Underwear in Japanese is “下着” (shitagi). Full meaning: underwear, undergarment, underclothes, lingerie.
Other ways to say “Underwear” in Japanese
肌着
hadagi underwear, underclothes, lingerie, chemise, singlet
アンダーウェア
andaawea underwear
襯衣
shin'i underwear, shirt (worn as an undergarment)
下衣
kai undergarment, underwear; lower garment (e.g. trousers)
インナーウェア
innaauea underwear, underclothes, undergarment, inner garment, innerwear, inner wear
したぎ
shitagi underwear, undergarment, underclothes, lingerie
はだ着
hadagi underwear, underclothes, lingerie, chemise, singlet
下た着
shitagi underwear, undergarment, underclothes, lingerie
アンダーウエア
andaauea underwear
内着
uchigi everyday clothes; underwear
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