Dress meanings in Japanese

ドレス (doresu)

Example:

She wore a beautiful dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しいドレスを着ていった。

The bride's dress was stunning.

花嫁のドレスは素晴らしかった。

Usage: formalContext: Fashion, special occasions, weddings

Note: ドレス refers specifically to a dress that is often elegant or formal, typically worn by women.

服を着る (fuku o kiru)

Example:

He always dresses well for work.

彼は仕事のためにいつも服を着ている。

She quickly dressed for the meeting.

彼女は会議のために急いで服を着た。

Usage: informalContext: Everyday situations, casual conversations

Note: This usage refers to the act of putting on clothes in a general sense, not limited to formal dresses.

衣服 (ihuku)

Example:

He bought new clothes for the winter.

彼は冬のために新しい衣服を買った。

Traditional Japanese clothing is beautiful.

伝統的な日本の衣服は美しい。

Usage: formal/informalContext: General discussions about clothing

Note: 衣服 is a more general term that can refer to all types of clothing, not just dresses.

服装 (fukusou)

Example:

Her attire at the event was very stylish.

彼女のそのイベントでの服装はとてもスタイリッシュだった。

Dress appropriately for the occasion.

その場にふさわしい服装をしてきてください。

Usage: formalContext: Events, gatherings, fashion discussions

Note: 服装 refers to the style or manner of dressing, often used when discussing appropriateness of clothing for occasions.

服 (fuku)

Example:

I need to buy some new clothes.

新しい服を買う必要がある。

He has a lot of clothes in his closet.

彼のクローゼットにはたくさんの服がある。

Usage: informalContext: Casual conversations about clothing

Note: 服 is a general term for clothing in Japanese and can refer to any type of garment.

attire

Attire refers to clothing or garments worn for a specific occasion or purpose.

Example: She wore elegant attire to the gala.

Note: Attire is slightly more formal and often used in contexts where clothing is seen as more of a statement or part of a dress code.

garment

Garment is a general term for an item of clothing or attire.

Example: The designer created a stunning garment for the fashion show.

Note: Garment is a broader term that can refer to any type of clothing, not just dresses.

outfit

Outfit refers to a set of clothes or garments worn together, often coordinated or matching.

Example: She put together a stylish outfit for the party.

Note: Outfit can refer to a complete ensemble including accessories, whereas 'dress' specifically refers to a single item of clothing.

robe

Robe typically refers to a loose-fitting garment, often worn for ceremonial or formal occasions.

Example: The bride wore a beautiful white robe on her wedding day.

Note: Robe is usually associated with more ceremonial or ritualistic clothing, while 'dress' is a more general term for everyday or formal wear.

Dress up

To wear formal or fancy clothes for a special occasion.

Example: She dressed up for the party in a beautiful gown.

Note: The word 'dress' refers to clothing in general, while 'dress up' specifically implies putting on more formal attire.

Dress down

To wear casual or informal clothes, especially when they are less formal than expected.

Example: He usually dresses down for work in casual jeans and a t-shirt.

Note: While 'dress' can refer to any type of clothing, 'dress down' implies wearing less formal attire than usual.

Dress to impress

To wear stylish or attractive clothes in order to make a good impression.

Example: She always dresses to impress at job interviews.

Note: This phrase emphasizes the intention of making a positive impact through clothing choices, beyond just wearing clothes.

Get dressed

To put on clothes in preparation for an activity or event.

Example: It's time to get dressed for school.

Note: While 'dress' can refer to the act of wearing clothes in general, 'get dressed' specifically implies the action of putting on clothes.

Dress the part

To wear clothing appropriate for a particular role, job, or situation.

Example: He dressed the part of a detective for the murder mystery party.

Note: This phrase suggests dressing in a way that matches or fits a specific role or character, rather than simply wearing clothes.

All dressed up and nowhere to go

To be ready and well-dressed for an event or occasion that does not happen or is canceled.

Example: She was all dressed up and nowhere to go after the event was canceled.

Note: This idiom humorously describes a situation where someone is dressed nicely but has no opportunity to show off or attend the intended event.

Sweep someone off their feet

To impress or enchant someone, typically through romantic gestures or appearance.

Example: He swept her off her feet with his charm and dressed impeccably.

Note: While clothing may contribute to sweeping someone off their feet, this phrase includes overall charm and appeal beyond just dressing well.

Thread

In slang terms, 'thread' refers to clothes or an outfit. It is often used to compliment someone's attire.

Example: I love your outfit today! Your thread is on point.

Note: The slang 'thread' specifically refers to clothing items, whereas 'dress' usually implies a single piece of clothing.

Fit

In modern slang, 'fit' is used to describe an outfit or attire. It signifies that an outfit looks good or is well put together.

Example: She always has the best fits for any occasion.

Note: While 'fit' can refer to any outfit, 'dress' typically denotes a specific type of clothing.

Garb

Colloquially, 'garb' can refer to one's clothing or attire, especially when used in a formal or ceremonial context.

Example: His wedding garb was elegant and stylish.

Note: The term 'garb' often carries a more formal or ceremonial connotation compared to the word 'dress'.

Rags

Informally, 'rags' can refer to one's clothes, often used in a self-deprecating or playful manner to describe one's attire.

Example: She turned those old rags into a trendy outfit.

Note: The term 'rags' is generally used in a more disparaging or light-hearted way compared to 'dress'.

Get-up

'Get-up' is slang for one's outfit or attire, usually emphasizing a specific look or costume.

Example: His Halloween get-up was so creative!

Note: 'Get-up' conveys a sense of uniqueness or creativity in one's clothing, whereas 'dress' is more general and can refer to any type of garment.

Wardrobe

In slang, 'wardrobe' can refer to one's entire collection of clothes or a specific category of clothing.

Example: I need to update my wardrobe with some new summer dresses.

Note: While 'wardrobe' encompasses a broader range of clothing items, 'dress' specifically refers to a single garment worn on the body.

She wore a beautiful dress to the party.

The dress code for the event is formal attire.

He bought a new suit and dress shoes for the job interview.

Dress - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: dress

Conjugations

Adjective (Adjective): dress

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): dresses, dress

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): dress

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): dressed

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): dressing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): dresses

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): dress

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): dress

Syllables, Separation and Stress

dress Contains 1 syllables: dress

Phonetic transcription: ˈdres

dress , ˈdres (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

dress: ~ 1900 (Very common).

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