noun
work overalls; light blue overalls
Refers to the traditional light blue work overalls often worn by laborers, craftsmen, or farmers in Japan. The name comes from the color resembling leafy greens (菜っ葉).
祖父はいつも菜っ葉服を着て畑仕事をしていた。
My grandfather always wore light blue work overalls when working in the fields.
工場では菜っ葉服が作業着として支給される
At the factory, light blue overalls are provided as work clothes.
From 菜っ葉 (なっぱ, leafy greens) + 服 (ふく, clothing), referring to the light blue color resembling leafy vegetables.