服装|ふくそうfukusou[0]heiban (flat)

JLPT N3approx.Common
Definitions
  1. nounattire; dress; clothes; clothing; costume; garb
    あなたは服装ふくそうの趣味しゅみがいい。↗
    You have good taste in clothes.
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym衣装いしょうNeutralNeutral word for stage or theatrical costumes and for splendid, dressy outfits, as in 「花嫁衣装」; 「服装」 is the everyday word for what one wears.
  • Synonym装いよそおいWrittenWritten/formal word for dress or attire, and also for one's overall look, as in 「春の装い」; 「服装」 is the more objective, matter-of-fact term.
  • RelatedいでたちWrittenWritten/formal word for the outfit one wears when setting out or going somewhere, often with a special, occasion feel; in everyday speech use 「服装」.

Use 「服装」 for clothing in general. 「衣装」 covers stage costumes and splendid outfits like 「花嫁衣装」; 「装い」 and 「出で立ち」 are written words for dress or attire, with 「出で立ち」 suggesting a special getup for going out.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. 身みに付つけた衣服いふくと装身具そうしんぐ。
  2. 衣服いふくを身みに付つけた様子ようす。
Kanji in this word
English equivalents

JLPT vocabulary levels are community estimates, not official (no official lists have been published since the 2010 revision).

Say it right, write it right

Core lookup works fully offline, with cloud pronunciation and one-tap save & review. Free, no sign-up.

Free downloadWindowsFree downloadmacOSDownload on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
MobileiOS / Android

Android

QR code for the Google Play pageGet it on Google Play

Scan it with your Android phone to install, or search for “Tomoshi” on Google Play.

iOS

QR code for the App Store pageDownload on the App Store

Scan it with your iPhone camera to install, or search for “Tomoshi” in the App Store.

Install the browser extensionLook words up on any web page · Chrome / Edge / Safari

Screenshot of a Tomoshi lookup resultScreenshot of Tomoshi lookup results on a phone

Windows macOS Chrome / Edge / Safari extension iOS / Android