jacket

Derived from Middle French 'jaquette', a diminutive of 'jaque', from Old Provençal 'jac', meaning 'a man's coat'.

NOUN (1)
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coat literal / blazer literal / overcoat literal
Synonyms coat , blazer , overcoat
Antonyms sleeveless

A jacket is a piece of clothing that is worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and a fastening at the front. It is often made of various materials and can serve purposes such as keeping warm or for fashion. Common types of jackets include coats, blazers, and overcoats.

plural
jackets
  • He wore a stylish jacket to the party. — 彼はパーティーにおしゃれなジャケットを着て行った。
  • A warm jacket is essential for winter. — 暖かいジャケットは冬に欠かせない。
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VERB (1)
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cover literal / enclose literal / to coat literal
Synonyms cover , enclose
Antonyms uncover

To jacket means to cover or enclose something, often for protection or preservation. This term is commonly used in contexts like packaging or binding books.

  • You should jacket your books to keep them in good condition. — 本を良い状態に保つためにジャケットをかけるべきです。
  • They decided to jacket the electronics to prevent damage during shipping. — 彼らは配送中の損傷を防ぐために電子機器にジャケットを掛けることにした。
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