晴(は)れ着(ぎ)

はれぎ
noun
formal clothes, festive attire
clothingculture
1. formal clothes, festive attire, best clothes
Special clothing worn for celebrations, ceremonies, and other important occasions. Traditionally refers to kimono or other Japanese-style formal garments, but can also refer to any dressy outfit.
晴(は)れ着(ぎ)を着(き)て出(で)かけた。
I dressed up and went out.
成人式(せいじんしき)に晴(は)れ着(ぎ)の振袖(ふりそで)を着(き)た。
I wore a festive furisode kimono to the coming-of-age ceremony.
子(こ)どもたちが七五三(しちごさん)の晴(は)れ着(ぎ)を着(き)て、神社(じんじゃ)にお参(まい)りする姿(すがた)は微笑(ほほえ)ましい。
The sight of children dressed in their festive attire visiting the shrine for Shichi-Go-San is heartwarming.

Usage

Derived from 晴(は)れ (hare), which refers to special, public, or ceremonial occasions in Japanese culture (as opposed to 褻(け)/ke, the everyday). Often refers to traditional Japanese formal wear such as 振袖(ふりそで), 紋付(もんつき)袴(はかま), or other kimono. Also used more broadly for any best or dressy outfit.

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Compare: 正装(せいそう) (formal dress)
Compare: 礼服(れいふく) (formal wear, ceremonial dress)
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