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underwear, undergarments
Clothing worn under outer garments, next to the skin.
下着 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: underwear worn next to skin
RELATED TERMS:
- 上着: jacket, outer garment
- 服: clothes (general)
- 着替え: change of clothes
Note: 下着 is a compound of 下 (under) + 着 (wearing/clothes).
Related Words
Antonym:
上着 (outer garment)