Where does “チョッキ” come from?
チョッキ (Japanese) comes from Portuguese jaqueta, from French jaquette, from Old French jaquet.
チョッキ (Japanese): vest, waistcoat
Ancestry of “チョッキ”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Portuguese | jaqueta | jacket |
| 2 | French | jaquette | jacket; cover; male homosexuality |
| 3 | Old French | jaquet | — |
Words derived from “チョッキ”