- Understanding Japanese Women's Clothing Sizes:
Japanese clothing sizes are unique and may differ significantly from sizes used in other countries like the UK, US, and EU. In Japan, sizes are generally smaller and more tailored to petite body types. To ensure a smooth shopping experience, it's essential to know how to convert Japanese sizes into familiar international sizes.
JP SIZE | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
UK SIZE | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
EU SIZE |
32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
US SIZE | XXS | XS | S | M | L |
Please keep in mind that the conversion chart is only a reference, and we highly recommend checking the measurements provided on each specific item's product page for the most accurate fit.
- Navigating Japanese Tags:
Japanese clothing tags often contain useful information that helps shoppers understand the fabric, care instructions, and other details about the garment. Here are some common Japanese tags you might encounter and their English translations:
素材 (Sozai) - Material/ Fabric
手洗い (Tearai) - Hand Wash
機械洗い (Kikai-arai) - Machine Wash
漂白禁止 (Hyōhaku kinshi) - Do Not Bleach
アイロン禁止 (Airon kinshi) - Do Not Iron
干す (Hosu) - Hang to Dry
自然乾燥 (Shizen kansō) - Natural Air Drying
タンブラー乾燥禁止 (Tamburā kansō kinshi) - Do Not Tumble Dry
ウエスト (Uesuto) - Waist
ヒップ (Hippu) - Hips
バスト" (basuto) Or バストサイズ" (basuto saizu) - Bust
アンダーバスト" (andā basuto) Or "アンダーバストサイズ" (andā basuto saizu) - Underbust
綿 (めん) - Cotton
ポリエステル (ポリエステル) - Polyester
レーヨン (レーヨン) - Rayon
モヘャ - Mohair
ナイロン (ナイロン) - Nylon
絹 (きぬ) - Silk
麻 (あさ) - Hemp / Linen
ウール (ウール) - Wool
カシミア (カシミア) - Cashmere
リネン (リネン) - Linen
リヨセル - Lyocell
テンセル - Tencel
アクリル (アクリル) - Acrylic
スパンデックス (スパンデックス) - Spandex
ポリウレタン (ポリウレタン) - Polyurethane
レーヨン混 (レーヨンまぜ) - Rayon blend
コットン混 (コットンまぜ) - Cotton blend
シルク混 (シルクまぜ) - Silk blend
レース部分 - Lace Part
アンゴラ - Angora Bunny Hair