English–Japanese

“coat” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōto

Example

寒い日はコートを着ます。samu i hi wa kō to o ki ma su

I wear a coat on cold days.

Illustration for コート (coat)

How to say “coat” in Japanese

“Coat” in Japanese is コート (kōto).

It expresses something set apart at the outside, forming a protective layer or a contained area.

Full entry for コート: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with コート

新しいコートを着て学校へ行きます。atara shi i kō to o ki te gak kō e i ki ma su

I wear a new coat and go to school.

雨の日はコートを持って行きます。ame no hi wa kō to o mo tte i ki ma su

I take a coat with me on rainy days.

Tips for using コート

  • English keeps coat and court separate, whereas Japanese uses コート (kōto) for both, making context especially important in short conversations.

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