上着
also: じょうい
Meanings
1
General term for a garment worn over other clothes, such as a coat, jacket, or blazer. Covers both casual and formal outerwear.
I put on a coat and went out because it was cold.
Please wear a jacket for the meeting.
2
top; upper-body garment
Refers to any garment worn on the upper body, contrasting with 下着 (underwear) or ズボン (trousers). Often used in clothing sets or laundry contexts.
The top of these pajamas is thin and suitable for summer.
Please separate the tops and underwear before washing.
Usage patterns
- 上着を着るto put on/wear a jacket
It's cold, so please put on a jacket.
- 上着を脱ぐto take off a jacket/coat
I took off my jacket before entering the room.
- 上着を羽織るto throw on a jacket/coat
It was a bit chilly, so I threw on a jacket before going out.
- 上着を掛けるto hang up a jacket/coat
I hung the jacket on a hanger.