オーバー
おーばー
noun
overcoat, over
1.
overcoat
A long warm coat.
オーバー has two distinct meanings derived from English.
MEANINGS:
1. Overcoat: A long warm coat worn in winter. From English "overcoat."
2. Over/exceeding: Going beyond a limit or quantity.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- オーバーを着る: to put on an overcoat
- 予算オーバー: over budget
- 時間オーバー: overtime, past the time limit
- 体重オーバー: overweight
USAGE:
The overcoat meaning is somewhat dated; modern speakers often prefer コート. The "exceeding" sense remains common in compounds describing limits being surpassed.
Related Words
Synonym:
コート (coat (modern term))