(したぎ)

したぎ
noun
underwear
1. underwear, undergarments
Clothing worn under outer garments, next to the skin.
I'm going to buy underwear.
I changed into fresh underwear.
I wash my underwear every day.
How many pairs of underwear are you taking on the trip?
In winter, wearing warm underwear can help protect against the cold.

下着(したぎ) is a general term for underwear, covering all types of undergarments.

TYPES OF UNDERWEAR:

  • パンツ: underpants, briefs
  • ブラジャー: bra
  • シャツ: undershirt
  • 肌着(はだぎ): underwear worn next to skin

RELATED TERMS:

  • 上着(うわぎ): jacket, outer garment
  • (ふく): clothes (general)
  • 着替(きが)え: change of clothes

Note: 下着(したぎ) is a compound of (した) (under) + () (wearing/clothes).