古着(ふるぎ)

ふるぎ
noun
used clothing; secondhand clothes
1. used clothing; secondhand clothes
Previously worn clothing that is sold or given away.
古着(ふるぎ)を買(か)う。
To buy used clothing.
フリーマーケットで古着(ふるぎ)を売(う)る。
To sell used clothes at a flea market.
古着(ふるぎ)屋(や)で掘(ほ)り出(だ)し物(もの)を見(み)つけた。
I found a bargain at the secondhand clothing store.

古着(ふるぎ) refers to secondhand or used clothing.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 古着(ふるぎ)屋(や): secondhand clothing store
  • 古着(ふるぎ)店(てん): used clothing shop

COMPONENTS:

  • 古(ふる): old
  • 着(ぎ): clothing (from 着(き)る, to wear)

CULTURAL NOTE:
古着(ふるぎ) shopping has become popular in Japan, especially in areas like Shimokitazawa in Tokyo.

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Added 2026.2.4 19:52
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