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.
彼女は美しいイブニングドレスを着ていた。
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.
パーティーには長いドレスを着ていきます。
I'll wear a long gown to the party.
Specifically a long dress, often used for formal gowns. Emphasizes the length.
結婚式にはロングドレスがふさわしい。
A long gown is appropriate for a wedding.
A loose robe worn by scholars, judges, or clergy for ceremonies.
The direct loanword for academic or ceremonial gowns. Commonly used for graduation robes.
卒業式ではガウンを着ます。
We wear gowns at the graduation ceremony.
Formal term for ceremonial attire, including academic gowns. More general and formal.
A loose garment worn by patients in a hospital.
General term for hospital clothing, including gowns. Often used for patient gowns.
患者は病院着に着替えた。
The patient changed into a hospital gown.
Specifically a gown worn for medical examinations. Emphasizes the purpose.
検査着を着てください。
Please put on the examination gown.
A loose robe worn before or after bathing, or for lounging.
Common term for a bathrobe or dressing gown, often made of absorbent material.
お風呂上がりにバスローブを着る。
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.
部屋着としてガウンを愛用している。
I use a gown as loungewear.
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.