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大礼服 (taireifuku) Japanese meaning: court dress | Kotomora
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At the enthronement ceremony, the Emperor wore court dress.
Diplomats attend formal banquets in full-dress uniform.
Related words 礼れい 服ふく 礼服 is a general term for formal wear, while 大礼服 specifically denotes the highest level of formality, such as court dress.
正せい 装そう 正装 means formal attire in a broad sense, but 大礼服 is a specific type of formal dress with historical and official connotations.
Etymology Compound of 大 (great, grand) and 礼服 (formal wear). The term was established in the Meiji era to designate the most formal Western-style court dress for official ceremonies.