Japanese word

レインコート

Pronunciation

Romajireinkōto

Meaning

  • nounraincoat

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • レインコートを着るre i n kō to o ki ru

    wear a raincoat

  • レインコートを脱ぐre i n kō to o nu gu

    take off a raincoat

  • レインコートをたたむre i n kō to o ta ta mu

    fold a raincoat

Similar words

雨合羽amagappa: A rainproof coat used to protect clothing from getting wet.
レインジャケットreinjaketto: A short rainproof jacket designed for wet weather.
カッパkappa: A casual term for rainwear worn over ordinary clothes.

Definition in Japanese

雨にぬれるのを防ぐために身につける外衣。ame ni nu re ru no o fuse gu ta me ni mi ni tsu ke ru gai i

Word origin

レインコート (reinkōto) comes from the English compound raincoat, formed from rain and coat.

Usage tips

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

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