How to say "coat" in Japanese
"Coat" in Japanese is コート (kōto). A general word for a jacket or outer layer is 上着 (uwagi).
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Ways to say "coat" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| コートこーと · kōto | Coat. |
| 上着うわぎ · uwagi | Jacket; outer layer. |
| ダウンだうん · daun | Down jacket; puffer coat. |
How to use it
To put on a coat is コートを着る (kōto o kiru), and to take it off is 脱ぐ (nugu).
In Japanese business manners, visitors take off their coats before entering a client's building.
Example sentences
- 寒いのでコートを着ていきます。Samui node kōto o kite ikimasu.It's cold, so I'll wear a coat.
- コートをお預かりします。Kōto o o-azukari shimasu.May I take your coat?
- 受付の前でコートを脱ぎました。Uketsuke no mae de kōto o nugimashita.I took off my coat before reaching the reception desk.
- 新しい冬のコートを買いました。Atarashii fuyu no kōto o kaimashita.I bought a new winter coat.
- 上着を忘れました。Uwagi o wasuremashita.I forgot my jacket.
- 今日はダウンが必要です。Kyō wa daun ga hitsuyō desu.You'll need a down jacket today.
Questions
When should you take off your coat when visiting a Japanese company?
It is polite to take off your coat before you enter the building or reach the reception desk, then carry it folded over your arm.
What does コートをお預かりします mean?
It means "May I take your coat?" Staff at restaurants and hotels say it when they keep your coat for you.
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