マント

まんと
noun
cloak, cape
1. cloak, cape, mantle
A large, loose outer garment that hangs from the shoulders, typically without sleeves. Often associated with fantasy characters, magicians, or historical European clothing.
(くろ)いマントを羽織(はお)る。
To throw on a black cloak.
魔法使(まほうつか)いがマントを(ひるがえ)して()えた。
The wizard swirled his cloak and vanished.
ハロウィンに(あか)いマントをつけてドラキュラの仮装(かそう)をした。
I wore a red cape and dressed up as Dracula for Halloween.

ETYMOLOGY:
From Portuguese manto or French manteau.

USAGE:
マント typically refers to a shoulder-draped cape, especially in fantasy, costume, or historical contexts. For modern outerwear, コート is more common. マント frequently appears in anime, manga, and games to describe characters' flowing capes.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • マントを羽織(はお)る: to put on a cloak
  • マントを(ひるがえ)す: to swirl one's cape
  • マントを()ぐ: to take off a cloak