被服
Meanings
1
clothing; garments; apparel
Formal or technical term for clothing, often used in official, military, or institutional contexts. Less common in everyday conversation than 衣服 or 服.
Clothing expenses account for a large portion of the household budget.
The military's clothing supply is delayed.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に被服を支給するto issue/supply clothing to someone (e.g. uniforms)
New recruits were issued their clothing.
- 被服を着用するto wear the (regulation) clothing
Please wear the designated clothing while working.