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vest in Japanese

vest in Japanese is チョッキ, ベスト — vest means a sleeveless piece of clothing worn over a shirt, often as part of a suit (called a "waistcoat" in British English).

vest in Japanese

チョッキ
noun
Pronounced: chokki
(North America) A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.
ベスト
noun
Pronounced: besuto
(North America) A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.

What does "vest" mean?

  1. noun A sleeveless piece of clothing worn over a shirt, often as part of a suit (called a "waistcoat" in British English).
    "He wore a three-piece suit with a matching vest."
  2. noun A sleeveless undergarment worn beneath a shirt.
    "He layered a vest under his jumper to stay warm."
  3. verb To officially give someone a right or power, or to have that right or power become legally theirs.
    "Full ownership of the shares vests after four years with the company."
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vest in a sentence

  • He wore a three-piece suit with a matching vest.
  • He layered a vest under his jumper to stay warm.
  • Full ownership of the shares vests after four years with the company.
  • The court vested custody of the children in their grandmother.

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What is "vest" in Japanese?

"vest" in Japanese is チョッキ, ベスト. vest means: A sleeveless piece of clothing worn over a shirt, often as part of a suit (called a "waistcoat" in British English).

How do you pronounce チョッキ?

"vest" in Japanese is チョッキ, pronounced "chokki".

How do you use "vest" in a sentence?

Example: "He wore a three-piece suit with a matching vest." In Japanese, "vest" is チョッキ, ベスト.

Are there other ways to say "vest" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "vest": チョッキ, ベスト.

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