Japanese word

衣装

Pronunciation

Romajiishō

Meaning

  • nounoutfit

Example

パーティー用の衣装を買います。pā tī yō no i shō o ka i ma su

I will buy an outfit for the party.

Illustration for 衣装 (outfit)

More examples

発表会では特別な衣装を着ます。hap pyō kai de wa toku betsu na i shō o ki ma su

I will wear a special outfit at the recital.

Core concept

Describes clothing chosen and worn as a complete look for a particular person, occasion, or purpose.

Common phrases

  • 衣装を着るi shō o ki ru

    wear an outfit

  • 衣装を選ぶi shō o era bu

    choose an outfit

  • 衣装を借りるi shō o ka ri ru

    borrow an outfit

Similar words

服fuku: Clothing worn on the body, considered as individual items or as a general category.
服装fukusō: Clothes considered together as a person's overall appearance.
コスチュームkosuchūmu: Clothing designed for a performance, role, or themed event.

Definition in Japanese

特定の場面や目的に合わせて身につける衣服やその組み合わせ。toku tei no ba men ya moku teki ni a wa se te mi ni tsu ke ru i fuku ya so no ku mi a wa se

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound combines 衣 (i, "clothing") and 装 (shō, "dress" or "arrangement").

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 衣装 (ishō) can mean both an outfit for a special occasion and a stage costume, while English costume usually has a narrower sense.

Other meanings

  • costumenoun
  • clothingnoun

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