外がい衣い

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Meanings

Refers to clothing worn over other clothes, such as coats, jackets, or robes. Somewhat formal or literary; in everyday speech, 上着 (うわぎ) or コート are more common.

寒さむいので、外がい衣いを羽は織おった。
Because it was cold, I put on an outer garment.

Usage patterns

外がい衣いを着きるto put on an outer garment
寒さむいので外がい衣いを着きてから出でかけた。
It was cold, so I put on an outer garment before going out.
外がい衣いを脱ぬぐto take off an outer garment
部屋へやに入はいるとすぐに外がい衣いを脱ぬいだ。
As soon as I entered the room, I took off my outer garment.