Japanese Conversation · Level 51
90 words
Japanese word
オーバー
Pronunciation
Romajiōbā
Meaning
- nounovercoat
Example
寒い日はオーバーを着ます。samu i hi wa ō bā o ki ma su
I wear an overcoat on cold days.
More examples
風の強い日はオーバーの前をしっかり閉めます。kaze no tsuyo i hi wa ō bā no mae o shi kka ri shi me ma su
I fasten the front of my overcoat securely on windy days.
Core concept
Refers to a warm outer layer that covers the clothes underneath during cold weather.
Common phrases
オーバーを着るō bā o ki ru
wear an overcoat
オーバーを脱ぐō bā o nu gu
take off an overcoat
Similar words
コートkōto: An outer garment worn over clothes for protection from weather or for everyday dress.
Definition in Japanese
衣服の上に重ねて着る、防寒用の厚手の上着。i fuku no ue ni kasa ne te ki ru bō kan yō no atsu de no uwa gi
Word origin
オーバー (ōbā, "overcoat") comes from the English compound overcoat and is shortened in Japanese.
Usage tips
- In everyday English, overcoat usually means a long warm coat worn over other clothes, while coat has a broader meaning.