Translation guide
Clothing worn in spring, typically lighter than winter wear but not as light as summer clothing. In Japanese, this is often expressed with specific compound words or descriptive phrases.
Clothing suitable for the spring season in general.
The most common and direct term for spring clothing. Used in everyday conversation and shopping contexts.
そろそろ春服を出さないと。
I need to get my spring clothes out soon.
What spring clothes should I buy this year?
Literally 'spring things clothing'. Slightly more descriptive, often used when distinguishing from other seasonal items.
春物の服がセールになっている。
Spring clothing is on sale.
Clothing intended for spring. Often used in marketing or when describing the purpose of the clothing.
春向けの服を探しています。
I'm looking for clothes for spring.
A light jacket or coat specifically for spring weather.
A spring coat. Typically lighter than a winter coat, often a trench coat or light jacket.
春コートを羽織って出かけた。
I went out wearing a spring coat.
Loanword from English 'spring coat'. Used in fashion contexts, but less common than 春コート.
新作のスプリングコートが入荷しました。
New spring coats have arrived.
A coordinated set of clothing for spring, often implying a stylish or complete look.
A somewhat literary or elegant way to say 'spring attire'. Used in fashion magazines or poetic descriptions.
彼女の春の装いはとても華やかだった。
Her spring attire was very gorgeous.
Spring coordination/outfit. Common in casual fashion talk, especially among younger people.
今日の春のコーディネート、かわいいね。
Your spring outfit today is cute.
Japanese has specific words for seasonal clothing: 春服 (spring), 夏服 (summer), 秋服 (autumn), 冬服 (winter). These are very common and useful for everyday conversation.