Translation guide
A bathrobe made of a single layer of absorbent fabric, often worn after bathing or at a spa. In Japanese, this is typically a type of yukata or bathrobe, but the exact term depends on context.
A single-layer robe made of absorbent material, used after a bath or shower to dry off.
The most common and direct translation for a Western-style bathrobe, typically made of absorbent terry cloth. It is a single-layer garment.
A light, single-layer absorbent robe provided at spas or hot springs, often worn over a swimsuit or after bathing.
A robe specifically for spa use, often lightweight and absorbent.
スパでスパローブを借りた。
I borrowed a spa robe at the spa.
バスローブ is a Western-style terry cloth robe, while 浴衣 is a traditional Japanese cotton kimono. Both are single-layer and absorbent, but 浴衣 is more cultural and often worn outside the bathroom at ryokan or festivals.
バスローブはホテルによくある。
Bathrobes are common in hotels.
お風呂上がりにバスローブを着る。
I put on a bathrobe after taking a bath.
A traditional Japanese cotton kimono, often single-layer and absorbent, worn after bathing or at ryokan. It is not exactly a Western bathrobe but serves a similar function.
旅館で浴衣に着替えた。
I changed into a yukata at the ryokan.
A loanword from 'gown', often used for a dressing gown or robe, but less specifically absorbent. Can be single-layer.
ホテルのガウンはふわふわだった。
The hotel gown was fluffy.
Literally 'after-bath wear', a general term for clothing worn after bathing, often a light robe.
温泉で湯上がり着を着て休憩した。
I rested wearing a yukata after the hot spring.
Many people wear yukata at fireworks festivals.