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.
寒いからコートを着てください。
It's cold, so please put on a coat.
新しいコートを買いました。
I bought a new coat.
A more formal or literary term for an overcoat. Rarely used in everyday conversation.
彼は重い外套を脱いだ。
He took off his heavy coat.
A covering layer applied to a surface.
Refers to a coat of paint or coating, often used in technical or DIY contexts.
この壁には塗装が二度必要です。
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.
Specifically means applying multiple coats or layers.
きれいに仕上げるには重ね塗りが必要です。
To get a nice finish, you need to apply multiple coats.
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.
その犬は美しい毛皮をしている。
That dog has a beautiful coat.
Refers to the quality or condition of an animal's fur, often used for pets or show animals.
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.
Apply one coat of paint.
This cat has a nice coat.