Translation guide
Clothing that is informal, comfortable, and suitable for everyday use rather than formal occasions.
Clothes worn in daily life that are not formal, such as jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers.
The most common and natural word for everyday casual clothes. Literally 'usual wear'.
I spend the weekend in casual wear.
Please come in casual clothes.
Loanword from English, often used in fashion contexts or store categories.
This store has a wide selection of casual wear.
Refers to one's personal, non-uniform clothes. Often used in contrast to school or work uniforms.
Tomorrow is a day we can go to school in casual wear.
Phrase using the adjective 'casual' to describe clothes. Very common in conversation.
Casual wear is fine for the party.
Formal or written term for ordinary clothes, often used in invitations to mean 'no need to dress up'.
Please come in casual wear.
Clothes worn for relaxing at home or during leisure activities, emphasizing comfort.
Clothes worn inside the house, like loungewear or pajamas. Very common.
I change into casual wear as soon as I get home.
Loanword for loungewear or indoor casual clothes, often used in retail.
I bought new casual wear for home.
Emphasizes relaxation; often used for soft, comfortable clothing.
I want to spend my day off in casual wear.
Clothing that is not formal but still presentable for social gatherings where a suit or dress is not required.
普段着 refers to everyday clothes in general, while 私服 specifically means one's own clothes as opposed to a uniform. If you are talking about what you wear on a normal day, use 普段着. If you are contrasting with a school or work uniform, use 私服.
The loanword カジュアル is widely understood and can be combined with 服, 服装, ウェア, etc. It is safe for most situations, but 普段着 sounds more natural in daily conversation.
Please come in casual wear.