Translation and Meaning of: 服装 - fukusou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 服装 (fukusou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: fukusou
Kana: ふくそう
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / Meaning: clothes
Meaning in English: garments
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (服装) fukusou
The Japanese word "服装" is composed of two Kanji: "服" which means "clothing" and "装" which means "attire". Together, they form the term that refers to a person's clothing or outfit. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when fashion and etiquette were very important in the imperial court. The word was used to describe the formal attire worn by nobles and aristocrats. Over time, the word became broader and began to be used to refer to any type of clothing or attire. Nowadays, "服装" is a common word in the Japanese vocabulary and is used in formal and informal contexts to refer to clothes and outfits in general.How to Write in Japanese - (服装) fukusou
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Synonyms and Similar - (服装) fukusou
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
衣服; 衣装; 着物; ドレス; ウェア; ファッション
Words containing: 服装
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Words with the same pronunciation: ふくそう fukusou
Example Sentences - (服装) fukusou
Below are some example sentences:
彼女の派手な服装が目立つ。
Kanojo no hadena fukusō ga medatsu
Their flashy clothes stand out.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - she
- の (no) - possession particle
- 派手 (hade) - extravagant, flashy
- な (na) - adjectival particle
- 服装 (fukusou) - clothing, clothes
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 目立つ (medatsu) - highlight, draw attention
きちんとした服装で会議に出席しました。
Kichinto shita fukusō de kaigi ni shusseki shimashita
I attended the meeting dressed appropriately.
I attended the meeting in proper clothing.
- きちんとした - well-dressed, well-groomed
- 服装 - clothing, clothes
- で - indicates the way something is done
- 会議 - meeting, conference
- に - indicates the location where something happens
- 出席 - presence, attendance
- しました - past tense of the verb "to do"
彼女の服装は見すぼらしいです。
Kanojo no fukusō wa misuborashii desu
A roupa dela parece ruim.
Your clothes are shabby.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - she
- の (no) - possessive particle
- 服装 (fukusou) - clothing, clothes
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 見すぼらしい (misuborashii) - sloppy, careless
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form
彼女はだらしない服装をしている。
Kanojo wa darashinai fukusō o shite iru
She is dressed in a sloppy way.
She wears sloppy clothes.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - she
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- だらしない (darashinai) - sloppy, messy
- 服装 (fukusou) - clothing, clothes
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- している (shiteiru) - is wearing, is dressed
私は彼女の服装がとても素敵だと思います。
Watashi wa kanojo no fukusō ga totemo suteki da to omoimasu
I think her clothes are very beautiful.
I think her clothes are really cool.
- 私 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "I"
- 彼女 - Japanese noun meaning "she"
- の - Japanese particle that indicates possession, in this case, "hers."
- 服装 - Japanese noun meaning "clothing" or "clothes"
- が - Japanese particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case, "clothing"
- とても - Japanese adverb that means "very"
- 素敵 - Japanese adjective meaning "beautiful" or "cool"
- だ - Japanese verb that indicates the existence or identity of the subject, in this case, "is"
- と - Japanese particle that indicates the direct quotation of what was said or thought, in this case, "thinking"
- 思います - Japanese verb meaning "to think" or "to believe"
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Other words of the same type: Substantive.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "clothes" é "(服装) fukusou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
