How to say 'Light clothing' in Japanese | 薄着

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The Japanese word for Light clothing is 'Usugi', written as 薄着 in Japanese.'Light clothing' in hiragana is うすぎ.

word

薄着

Meaning

Light clothing

Reading

うすぎ

usugi

Kanji

薄Thin, Dilute 着Arrive, Wear

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '薄着 (うすぎ)' refers to wearing light or thin clothing, typically suitable for warm weather or when trying to stay cool. It is often used in contexts discussing fashion, comfort, or weather-appropriate attire. For example: She prefers light clothing in summer「彼女は夏に薄着を好む」(かのじょはなつにうすぎをこのむ). Wearing light clothing can help you stay cool「薄着をすると涼しく過ごせる」(うすぎをするとすずしくすごせる). This term emphasizes the choice of attire that is less bulky or heavy, suitable for warmer climates or seasons.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4145

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 薄着

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

薄

Meaning

Thin, Dilute

kanji

着

Meaning

Arrive, Wear

Words Related to 薄着 Through the Kanji 薄

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 薄 as well.

word

薄い

Meaning

Thin, Pale

word

薄暗い

Meaning

Dim

word

薄める

Meaning

Dilute

Words Related to 薄着 Through the Kanji 着

These 19 Words contain the Kanji 着 as well.

word

着る

Meaning

Wear

word

上着

Meaning

Jacket

word

着替える

Meaning

Change clothes

word

落ち着く

Meaning

Calm

word

着く

Meaning

Arrive

word

着替え

Meaning

Changing

word

落ち着き

Meaning

Calmness

word

着物

Meaning

Kimono

word

厚着

Meaning

Heavy clothing

word

たどり着く

Meaning

Reach

word

定着

Meaning

Establishment, Fixation

word

着

Meaning

Arrival

word

水着

Meaning

Swimsuit

word

着席

Meaning

Sitting

word

下着

Meaning

Underwear

word

着陸

Meaning

Landing

word

着せる

Meaning

Dress

word

到着

Meaning

Arrival

word

肌着

Meaning

Underwear

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