1.
dressing warmly; wearing thick layers of clothing
Wearing multiple or thick layers of clothing to stay warm, typically in cold weather. The opposite is 薄着 (dressing lightly).
今日は厚着して出かけよう。
Let's dress warmly before heading out today.
子どもに厚着をさせすぎると汗をかく。
If you overdress children in heavy clothing, they'll sweat.
北海道の冬は厚着をしていても寒く感じることがある。
Even when dressed warmly, you can still feel cold during winter in Hokkaido.
USAGE:
厚着 is a compound of 厚い (thick) and 着 (wearing). Used with する as a suru-verb: 厚着する (to dress warmly).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 厚着をする (to dress warmly)
- 厚着しすぎる (to overdress)
- 厚着をさせる (to dress someone warmly)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 厚着: dressing warmly, wearing heavy layers
- 薄着: dressing lightly (antonym)
- 重ね着: layering, wearing layered clothing