Translation guide
A coat made of animal fur, or a thick, furry coat of an animal. In Japanese, the word depends on whether it's a garment or an animal's natural coat.
A coat made of fur, worn by people.
The most common and natural way to say 'fur coat' as a garment. 毛皮 means 'fur' or 'pelt', and コート is 'coat'.
彼女は毛皮のコートを着ている。
She is wearing a fur coat.
あの毛皮のコートは高そうだ。
That fur coat looks expensive.
A loanword from English, commonly used in fashion contexts. Sounds slightly more stylish or trendy.
このファーコートはとても暖かい。
This fur coat is very warm.
A more formal or literary term. 外套 is an older word for 'overcoat'.
彼は毛皮の外套を羽織っていた。
He had a fur coat draped over his shoulders.
The thick, furry coat of an animal, like a dog or bear.
Refers to the fur or pelt of an animal. Can mean the coat while on the animal or after removal.
その犬は厚い毛皮を持っている。
That dog has a thick fur coat.
熊の毛皮はとても暖かい。
A bear's fur coat is very warm.
Literally 'body hair', used for the fur or hair covering an animal's body. More biological.
この動物の体毛は冬になると厚くなる。
This animal's fur coat thickens in winter.