Translation guide
A gown is a long, loose outer garment. In Japanese, the translation depends on the type: formal evening gowns, academic robes, hospital gowns, or dressing gowns. Each has a distinct term.
A long, elegant dress worn for formal occasions like parties or ceremonies.
The most common term for a formal evening gown. Often used for Western-style formal dresses.
She was wearing a beautiful evening gown.
General term for a dress, often used for formal gowns in context. Can be ambiguous, so clarify with context.
I'll wear a long gown to the party.
Specifically a long dress, often used for formal gowns. Emphasizes the length.
A long gown is appropriate for a wedding.
A loose robe worn by scholars, judges, or clergy for ceremonies.
A loose garment worn by patients in a hospital.
A loose robe worn before or after bathing, or for lounging.
Common term for a bathrobe or dressing gown, often made of absorbent material.
I wear a dressing gown after a bath.
Also used for a dressing gown, especially a more elegant or Western-style one. Context distinguishes from academic gown.
General term for loungewear, can include a dressing gown. Less specific.
教授は式服をまとっていた。
The professor was clad in an academic gown.
He was wearing a silk dressing gown.
I use a gown as loungewear.