マント

まんと
noun
cloak, cape
clothing
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.
黒(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)いがマントを翻(ひるがえ)して消(き)えた。
The wizard swirled his cloak and vanished.
ハロウィンに赤(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

Related Words

Compare: 外套(がいとう) (overcoat)
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