1.
attire, outfit, dress, appearance
The way someone is dressed or the overall appearance they present. A somewhat literary or elegant word for clothing and personal presentation.
華やかな装いの女性たち。
Women in gorgeous attire.
春らしい装いで出かけた。
I went out in spring-like attire.
パーティーにふさわしい装いを心がけてください。
Please make sure to dress appropriately for the party.
2.
guise, outward appearance, look
The outward appearance or aspect of something, often used figuratively for seasonal changes in nature or the appearance of a place.
街は秋の装いに変わった。
The town took on an autumn appearance.
山は冬の装いになった。
The mountains have taken on their winter look.
新しくリニューアルした店内は、モダンな装いに生まれ変わっていた。
The newly renovated interior had been transformed with a modern appearance.
USAGE:
A somewhat literary and elegant word. Sense 1 is a refined way to say "outfit" or "attire." Sense 2 is often used poetically for seasonal changes in scenery. The verb form is 装う (to dress up, to assume an appearance).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 華やかな装い: gorgeous attire
- 秋の装い: autumn appearance
- 装いを新たにする: to take on a fresh appearance