work overalls; light blue overalls
Refers to the traditional light blue work overalls often worn by laborers, craftsmen, or farmers in Japan. The name comes from the color resembling leafy greens (菜っ葉).
My grandfather always wore light blue work overalls when working in the fields.
At the factory, light blue overalls are provided as work clothes.
つなぎ is a one-piece coverall or jumpsuit, often used in similar contexts but not limited to the light blue color or traditional style of 菜っ葉服.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant without the small っ; less common.
From 菜っ葉 (なっぱ, leafy greens) + 服 (ふく, clothing), referring to the light blue color resembling leafy vegetables.