上うわ掛がけ

noun

quilt; bedspread; bedcover

A thick cover placed over a futon or bed for warmth; similar to a Western quilt or bedspread.

• 寒さむい夜よるは上うわ掛がけをもう一いち枚まいかける。

  On cold nights, I put on another quilt.

noun

kotatsu quilt cover

Specifically the decorative cover placed over the quilt of a kotatsu (heated table).

See also: こたつ

• この上うわ掛がけは炬こ燵たつ布ふ団とんの上うえに敷しくものです。

  This cover is meant to be placed over the kotatsu quilt.

noun

cloak; smock

A loose outer garment worn over clothes; somewhat old-fashioned or specialized, often used in historical or work contexts.

• 職しょく人にんは作さ業ぎょう着ぎの上うえに上うわ掛がけを羽は織おっていた。

  The craftsman wore a smock over his work clothes.