Translation guide
In Japanese, the concept of a prison uniform is most commonly expressed with the word 囚人服, but other terms exist for specific contexts or historical references.
The typical clothing worn by prisoners in modern correctional facilities.
The most common and general term for a prison uniform. It literally means 'prisoner clothes'.
Referring to prison clothing from earlier eras, such as the striped uniforms of the past.
彼は囚人服を着ていた。
He was wearing a prison uniform.
Literally 'prison uniform', this phrase is more descriptive and less common than 囚人服, but still understood.
刑務所の制服はたいてい灰色かオレンジ色だ。
Prison uniforms are usually gray or orange.
Still the standard term, but context makes it clear you're talking about historical uniforms.
昔の囚人服は縞模様だった。
Old prison uniforms had stripes.
A literary or archaic term for prison clothes, often used in historical or dramatic contexts.
彼は獄衣をまとって牢獄にいた。
He was in prison wearing prison garb.