English–Japanese

“raincoat” in Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajireinkōto

Example

雨の日はレインコートを着ます。ame no hi wa re i n kō to o ki ma su

I wear a raincoat on rainy days.

Illustration for レインコート (raincoat)

How to say “raincoat” in Japanese

“Raincoat” in Japanese is レインコート (reinkōto).

Refers to outer clothing worn over other clothes to keep the wearer dry in the rain.

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

Example sentences with レインコート

急な雨に備えて、かばんにレインコートを入れておきます。kyū na ame ni sona e te ka ba n ni re i n kō to o i re te o ki ma su

I keep a raincoat in my bag in case of sudden rain.

Tips for using レインコート

  • English speakers often use raincoat for a full coat, while a shorter waterproof garment is often called a rain jacket.

“raincoat” in other languages