clothing
Derived from the verb 'clothe', which originates from Old English 'clāðian'.
NOUN
(1)
[/ˈkloʊ.ðɪŋ/en-US]
衣類
literal
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服飾
formal
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衣料品
neutral
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着るもの
untranslatable
(This expresses the concept of items to wear but is more of a phrase than a single word.)
Clothing refers to items worn on the body, such as shirts, pants, and dresses. It is a collective noun and is typically used as an uncountable noun in English, meaning it does not usually have a plural form ending in '-s' and is treated as singular for verb agreement, even when referring to many items. For instance, you would say 'This clothing *is* warm' rather than 'These clothings *are* warm'.
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| clothing |
- She packed a suitcase full of warm clothing for her trip to the mountains. — 'Clothing' here refers to a collection of items, treated as uncountable.
- The fashion designer showcased her new line of sustainable clothing at the event. — This highlights the material or style of the garments.
- They offer a wide selection of children's clothing at reasonable prices. — Demonstrates usage with a possessive.