Translation guide
The English word 'coat' can refer to an outer garment, a layer of paint or other substance, or an animal's fur. This guide focuses on the most common meanings for learners.
A piece of outerwear worn over other clothes for warmth or protection.
The most common and general word for a coat in Japanese. It covers a wide range of styles, from winter coats to trench coats.
A covering layer applied to a surface.
Refers to a coat of paint or coating, often used in technical or DIY contexts.
The natural covering of fur or hair on an animal.
Refers to an animal's fur or pelt, often used when talking about fur coats or the animal's coat.
The English word 'coat' is broader than Japanese コート. A light jacket or blazer is usually called ジャケット (jaketto), not コート. Use コート for heavier, longer outerwear.
It's cold, so please put on a coat.
I bought a new coat.
A more formal or literary term for an overcoat. Rarely used in everyday conversation.
He took off his heavy coat.
This wall needs two coats of paint.
A more general term for a coat of something applied, like paint or plaster. Often used in compounds.
Apply one coat of paint.
Specifically means applying multiple coats or layers.
To get a nice finish, you need to apply multiple coats.
That dog has a beautiful coat.
Refers to the quality or condition of an animal's fur, often used for pets or show animals.
This cat has a nice coat.