服装|ふくそうfukusou[0]heiban (flat)
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- nounattire; dress; clothes; clothing; costume; garb
- 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.
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