Japanese word

オーバーコート

Pronunciation

Romajiōbākōto

Meaning

  • nounovercoat

Example

寒い日はオーバーコートを着ます。samu i hi wa ō bā kō to o ki ma su

I wear an overcoat on cold days.

Illustration for オーバーコート (overcoat)

More examples

室内に入る前にオーバーコートを脱ぎます。shitsu nai ni hai ru mae ni ō bā kō to o nu gi ma su

I take off my overcoat before entering the building.

Core concept

Conveys the idea of adding a protective coat on top of the clothes already being worn.

Common phrases

  • オーバーコートを着るō bā kō to o ki ru

    wear an overcoat

  • オーバーコートを脱ぐō bā kō to o nu gu

    take off an overcoat

  • オーバーコートを羽織るō bā kō to o ha o ru

    put on an overcoat

Similar words

コートkōto: An outer garment worn over clothes for warmth or protection from rain and cold.
外套gaitō: A traditional term for an outer garment worn over clothing in cold weather.

Definition in Japanese

衣服の上に着て寒さを防ぐ、厚手で丈の長い外衣。i fuku no ue ni ki te samu sa o fuse gu atsu de de take no naga i gai i

Word origin

The loanword オーバーコート (ōbākōto) follows English overcoat, a compound of over, "on top of," and coat, "a garment worn on the body."

Usage tips

  • The word overcoat commonly refers to a coat designed to cover most of the body, which is why it differs from the broader word coat.

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