Meaning and Usage
"パジャマ" refers to pajamas, the clothes worn for sleeping. It is a loanword from English and is commonly used in everyday conversation in Japan.
Common Contexts
People use "パジャマ" when talking about bedtime routines, packing for trips, or describing comfortable clothing at home. It is a casual term and appropriate in most informal and semi-formal situations.
Collocations and Patterns
- パジャマを着る: to wear pajamas
- パジャマに着替える: to change into pajamas
- かわいいパジャマ: cute pajamas
Tips
"パジャマ" is often used instead of the native Japanese term "寝巻き" (ねまき), which is more formal or old-fashioned. Learners should note that "パジャマ" is the more common and natural choice in daily conversation.