(ころも)

ころも
noun
robe; batter, coating
clothingfood
1. robe, garment, vestment
A traditional garment or robe, particularly the robes worn by Buddhist monks and priests. A literary or formal word for clothing.
僧侶(そうりょ)(ころも)まとう。
The monk puts on his robes.
It's the season for changing to seasonal clothing.
A Shinto priest appeared, wrapped in white robes.
2. batter, coating, breading
The outer coating applied to food before frying, such as the batter on tempura or the breading on tonkatsu.
To apply tempura batter.
(ころも)サクサク()げるコツだ。
The trick is to fry the batter until it's crispy.
Applying a thin coating gives a lighter texture.

Usage

Sense 1 ((ころも) as garment) is literary and formal, mainly used for religious vestments or in classical/poetic contexts. Everyday clothing is (ふく). The compound 衣替(ころもが) refers to the seasonal change of wardrobe, traditionally done on June 1 and October 1.

Sense 2 ((ころも) as batter) is the more common modern usage, especially in cooking contexts. Learners are most likely to encounter this meaning in recipes and food descriptions.

Common collocations