「ことば検定スマート」は、林修先生が面白く解説する言葉と漢字に関するクイズを出題するコーナー。3月19日は「眠育の日」であり、子どもの成長に睡眠の重要性を広める日。パジャマの由来はインドの民族衣装「パージャーマー」から来ており、イギリス人が寝る時に使うようにしたことから「パジャマ」と呼ばれるようになった。日本の子供の睡眠時間が短いとも言われる中、快適な睡眠を取るためには、自分に合った枕の高さを選ぶことも重要。パジャマも睡眠に影響を与えるとされている。
Where Does the Word “Pajama” Come From?
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Today, March 19th, is known as “Minniku no Hi” in wordplay with the date.
It is a day to promote the importance of sleep in children’s growth.
It is said that children need 9-12 hours of sleep, with Japan having the shortest sleep duration among advanced countries.
Choosing the right pillow height is also important for a comfortable sleep.
Moreover, the choice of “pajamas” can also affect sleep quality, which leads us to the question of the origin of the word “pajama.”
Where Does the Word “Pajama” Come From?
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Red – Ethnic Costume
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Red – Ethnic Costume
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The word “pajama” originally originated in India.
In Hindi, the word that inspired “pajama” is called “pajama,” but it is not meant to be worn for sleeping.
“Pajama” refers to loose trousers that go up to the ankles, found as a traditional dress in India.
Made with light fabric and designed to be loose up to the ankles, it is a comfortable ethnic costume that can be worn even in hot weather.
The British started using this garment for sleep, as they colonized India in the 1870s.
They brought it back from India to wear when sleeping, and that’s how the loose sleepwear came to be known as “pajama.”
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