衣装(いしょう)

いしょう
noun
costume, outfit, attire
1. costume, outfit, attire, dress
Clothing worn for a particular purpose, such as a stage costume, ceremonial outfit, or special occasion dress. Carries a sense of formality or deliberate presentation.
舞台(ぶたい)衣装(いしょう)を着(き)る。
Put on a stage costume.
花嫁(はなよめ)衣装(いしょう)の試着(しちゃく)に行(い)ってきた。
I went for a bridal dress fitting.
このミュージカルでは、時代(じだい)ごとに異(こと)なる衣装(いしょう)が用意(ようい)されていて、場面(ばめん)転換(てんかん)のたびに衣装(いしょ)替(が)えがある。
In this musical, different costumes are prepared for each era, and there is a costume change with every scene transition.

USAGE NOTE:
衣装(いしょう) emphasizes clothing as a deliberate outfit — costumes for performance, ceremonial wear, or coordinated attire. Everyday clothes are typically called 服(ふく) or 洋服(ようふく) rather than 衣装(いしょう).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 舞台(ぶたい)衣装(いしょう) (stage costume)
  • 花嫁(はなよめ)衣装(いしょう) (bridal outfit)
  • 衣装(いしょう)合(あ)わせ (costume fitting)
  • 衣装(いしょう)替(が)え (costume change)
  • 衣装(いしょう)部屋(べや) (dressing room, wardrobe room)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 服(ふく): clothes (everyday term)
  • 服装(ふくそう): attire, dress code (focus on how one is dressed)
  • コスチューム: costume (loanword, often for cosplay or themed outfits)
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