コート
Meanings
1
Common word for an outer garment worn over clothes, especially in cold weather.
It's cold, so wear a coat when you go.
2
Used for a layer or finish applied to a surface, often in product, material, or technical descriptions; compounds such as フッ素コート and 防水コート are common.
A special coating has been applied to the surface of the lens.
Usage patterns
- コートを着るto put on/wear a coat
I put on a coat because it was cold.
- 〈物〉に防水コートを施すto apply a waterproof coating to something
These shoes have a waterproof coating applied to them.
- コートを脱ぐto take off one's coat
I took off my coat when I entered the room.