English–Japanese

“white coat” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihakui

Example

医者は白衣を着ています。i sha wa haku i o ki te i ma su

The doctor is wearing a white coat.

Illustration for 白衣 (white coat)

How to say “white coat” in Japanese

“White coat” in Japanese is 白衣 (hakui).

Describes a white garment that identifies someone in a medical, laboratory, or other formal working role.

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

Example sentences with 白衣

研究室では学生も白衣を着ます。ken kyū shitsu de wa gaku sei mo haku i o ki ma su

Students also wear white coats in the laboratory.

Tips for using 白衣

  • The English term white-coat hypertension describes a blood-pressure rise that occurs in a medical setting but not necessarily in daily life.

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