上着

上着

うわぎ

Coat, jacket

N5noun·uwagi

How to remember it

上着 literally means 'upper clothing' — 上 (top) + 着 (wear).

Example sentences

  • 上着を着てください。

    うわぎをきてください。

    Please put on a jacket.

  • 寒いので上着が要ります。

    さむいのでうわぎがいります。

    It's cold, so I need a jacket.

Usage

Contrasts with 下着 (underwear); counter is まい or ちょ.

Related words

下着コート着る

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