Translation guide
A formal coat with a long split back, worn for very formal occasions. In Japanese, the most common term is 燕尾服 (えんびふく), literally 'swallowtail clothes'. Other terms exist but are less common.
The standard formal tailcoat worn with white tie, morning dress, or by conductors.
The standard Japanese word for tailcoat. Literally 'swallowtail clothes'. Used for the formal evening tailcoat or morning coat.
He wore a tailcoat at the wedding.
Loanword from English 'tailcoat'. Less common than 燕尾服 but understood.
A tailcoat is the most formal attire.
A specific type of tailcoat worn for daytime formal events.
A tailcoat worn by a conductor, magician, or in historical costume.
Also used for conductor's or performer's tailcoat.
The conductor appeared wearing a tailcoat.
燕尾服 is strongly associated with white-tie events or classical music conductors. For daytime formal wear, use モーニングコート.
あの人はモーニングを着ている。
That person is wearing a morning coat.