Translation guide
Describes clothing or items that are not tight, with a relaxed or roomy fit. Japanese has several common adjectives and phrases to express this, depending on the nuance and context.
Describe clothes that are comfortably loose, not form-fitting.
A common adjective meaning 'loose-fitting' or 'roomy', often used for comfortable clothing. It implies a relaxed, spacious fit.
このパンツはゆったりしていて動きやすい。
These pants are loose-fitting and easy to move in.
A loanword from English 'loose', used as a na-adjective. Often describes fashion items with a deliberately relaxed or oversized look.
ルーズなシルエットのジャケットが欲しい。
I want a jacket with a loose silhouette.
An onomatopoeic word meaning 'baggy' or 'loose-fitting', often with a nuance of being too large or ill-fitting. Can be negative if the fit is unflattering.
Can imply the clothing is unflatteringly loose, unlike ゆったりした which is usually positive.
そのシャツはだぶだぶで、サイズが合っていない。
That shirt is baggy and doesn't fit right.
Means 'loose' in a general sense, but for clothing it often implies something is too loose or not tight enough, like a loose screw or a loose waistband. Use with care for fit.
Often carries a negative nuance of being improperly loose, unlike ゆったりした.
このズボンはウエストが緩い。
These pants are loose at the waist.
Describe a fashion style that is intentionally oversized or relaxed.
A common loanword meaning 'oversized', used for fashion items that are deliberately larger than standard fit.
オーバーサイズのTシャツが流行っている。
Oversized T-shirts are in fashion.
A fashion term meaning 'big silhouette', used to describe clothing with a large, loose shape.
今年はビッグシルエットのコートが人気だ。
Big silhouette coats are popular this year.
Emphasize the absence of tightness, often for comfort.
Literally 'there is no constriction'. Used to describe clothing that doesn't feel tight or restrictive.
この下着は締め付けがなくて楽だ。
This underwear is loose-fitting and comfortable (doesn't constrict).
ゆったりした is positive and means comfortably roomy. だぶだぶ is often negative, implying baggy or ill-fitting. 緩い means loose in a functional sense (e.g., a loose screw) and can sound negative for clothing unless you mean the fit is too loose.
このワンピースはゆったりしていて上品だ。
This dress is loose-fitting and elegant.
そのスウェットはだぶだぶでだらしない。
That sweatshirt is baggy and sloppy.
靴ひもが緩い。
The shoelace is loose.