noun
white robe; purification garment
A white robe worn for Shintō purification rituals or by pilgrims. Also used historically by courtiers. The term is specific to religious or ceremonial contexts.
神主が浄衣を着てお祓いをした。
The Shintō priest wore a white purification robe and performed the exorcism.
お遍路さんは白い浄衣を着ている。
The pilgrims are wearing white robes.