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What is the Kanji for 'Dress' and 'Attire'? | 装

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Dress' and 'Attire', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Dress' and 'Attire' is 装.

    kanji

    装

    Meaning

    Dress, Attire

    Reading

    kunyomiよそお

    yosoo

    onyomiそう

    sou

    しょう

    shou

    Parts

    衣Clothes 壮Grand, Robust

    Example Word

    装置: device. The Japanese noun '装置 (そうち)' refers to a 'device' or 'equipment'. It is commonly used to describe a mechanical or electronic device designed for a specific purpose. This term can be applied to a wide range of devices, from household appliances to industrial machinery. For example: This device is very useful「この装置はとても便利です」(このそうちはとてもべんりです). The factory has many advanced devices「その工場には多くの先進的な装置があります」(そのこうじょうにはおおくのせんしんてきなそうちがあります). The word can also be used in a more abstract sense to refer to systems or setups, such as in theatrical or artistic contexts, where it might describe the arrangement or setup of elements to create a particular effect.

    Radical

    衣

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    812

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 装

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    衣

    Meaning

    Clothes

    kanji

    壮

    Meaning

    Grand, Robust

Words Using 装

This kanji is used in 5 words:

    word

    装置

    Meaning

    Device

    word

    服装

    Meaning

    Clothing

    word

    衣装

    Meaning

    Costume

    word

    武装

    Meaning

    Arms

    word

    装飾

    Meaning

    Decoration

Kanji Related to 装 Through the Part 衣

These 14 kanji contain the part 衣 as well.

    kanji

    長

    Meaning

    Long, Leader

    kanji

    遠

    Meaning

    Far

    kanji

    園

    Meaning

    Garden

    kanji

    製

    Meaning

    Manufacture

    kanji

    依

    Meaning

    Reliant, Depend on

    kanji

    袋

    Meaning

    Bag, Sack

    kanji

    壊

    Meaning

    Demolition, Break down

    kanji

    裁

    Meaning

    Judge

    kanji

    襲

    Meaning

    Attack, Inherit

    kanji

    裂

    Meaning

    Split, Tear

    kanji

    懐

    Meaning

    Bosom, Pocket

    kanji

    哀

    Meaning

    Pity, Sorrow

    kanji

    衰

    Meaning

    Decline, Wane

    kanji

    喪

    Meaning

    Loss, Mourn, Mourning

Learn the Kanji 装

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 装 mean?

装 means 'Dress' and 'Attire'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.