衣服 (いふく, ifuku) Japanese meaning: clothes | Kotomora持
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For a trip, it's good to bring comfortable clothes.
This store sells high-quality clothing.
Usage patterns
〈物〉を着るto put on / wear clothing
In winter you need to wear warm clothing.
〈物〉を脱ぐto take off clothing
I took off my dirty clothes before entering the house.
〈物〉を洗うto wash clothing
It's best to wash sweaty clothing right away.
〈物〉をたたむto fold clothing
I neatly folded the washed clothes and put them away in the drawer.
衣服 is a formal, written term covering clothing in general, whereas 衣 also extends to food coatings and has a more literary feel.
衣服 is a slightly formal, neutral term for garments used in official or written contexts, while アパレル carries a fashion-industry, marketing connotation.
衣服 is a formal literary word for garments in general, while 衣料品 specifically emphasizes clothing as sold or traded goods.
衣服 is a formal word for clothing worn on the body, while 衣料 emphasizes clothing as goods or materials.
