Translation guide
The English word "outfit" can refer to a set of clothes worn together, a costume, or an organization. This guide focuses on the clothing sense, which is the most common meaning for learners.
Referring to a coordinated set of clothing, such as what someone is wearing or a planned ensemble.
Clothing worn to look like someone or something else, such as for Halloween or a play.
Specifically means dressing up in costume, often for events like Halloween or cosplay.
Referring to a group or organization, such as a military unit or a business. This meaning is less common in everyday English.
General word for organization or group. Not specific to clothing.
The loanword アウトフィット is rarely used in Japanese. Stick to the natural options above.
General term for attire or clothing. Neutral and widely used.
今日の服装はとてもおしゃれですね。
Your outfit today is very stylish.
面接にはきちんとした服装で行きましょう。
Let's go to the interview in proper attire.
Simply means 'clothes'. Often used in casual conversation to refer to an outfit.
その服、かわいいね。
That outfit is cute.
Loanword from English 'coordinate'. Often shortened to コーデ. Refers to a styled outfit, especially in fashion contexts.
今日のコーデ、いい感じ！
Today's outfit looks great!
Refers to costumes or special attire, such as for performances, ceremonies, or traditional events.
舞台衣装がとても華やかだった。
The stage outfits were very gorgeous.
ハロウィンで仮装するのが楽しみです。
I'm looking forward to dressing up in a costume for Halloween.
Loanword for 'costume'. Often used for theatrical or party costumes.
彼は海賊のコスチュームを着ていた。
He was wearing a pirate outfit.
彼は小さな非営利組織を運営している。
He runs a small non-profit outfit.
Refers to a military unit or squad.
その部隊は前線に派遣された。
The outfit was dispatched to the front lines.