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上っ張り (うわっぱり) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
overalls ; smock ; duster ; wrapper
A loose-fitting overgarment worn to protect clothes while working, such as a smock, duster, or overalls. The exact English equivalent depends on the style and context.
Kanji 張 counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread Similar words エプロン エプロン is a standard apron, usually tied at the waist and covering the front of the body, while 上っ張り is a looser, often full-coverage overgarment like a smock or duster.
作さ 業ぎょう 着ぎ 作業着 is a general term for work clothes, which can include pants and jackets, while 上っ張り specifically refers to a protective overgarment worn over regular clothes.
上うわ
っ
張ぱ
り
を
着き
る
。
She always puts on a smock when she cooks.
Compound of 上 (うわ, 'upper') + 張り (はり, from 張る 'to cover, stretch'), with gemination. Literally 'upper covering'.
