School Uniform

School Uniform

Japanese Name

がくせいふく

gakuseifuku

Description

Japanese school uniforms are worn by students in junior high and high schools.
They help create a sense of unity and discipline.
Boys usually wear a jacket-style uniform called gakuran.
Girls often wear sailor-style uniforms or blazers.
Uniforms change depending on the season, with summer and winter styles.
They are designed to be neat, practical, and easy to move in.
Many students feel proud to wear their school uniform.
Today, uniforms are also popular in anime and fashion.

History

Japanese school uniforms first appeared in the late 19th century.
They were influenced by military and Western-style clothing.
The boys’ gakuran was based on military uniforms.
Girls’ sailor uniforms became popular in the early 20th century.
Uniforms spread nationwide as modern education developed.
After World War II, designs became more varied and colorful.
Schools began creating their own original uniform styles.
Today, Japanese school uniforms are known around the world.

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