1.
casual clothes; everyday clothes; informal wear
Clothing worn for daily life and relaxation, as opposed to formal or work attire.
普段着で来てください。
Please come in casual clothes.
休日は普段着でのんびり過ごす。
On holidays, I relax in casual clothes.
パーティーだけど普段着でいいと言われた。
I was told that casual clothes are fine for the party.
USAGE:
Used to distinguish informal daily wear from formal attire (正装) or work clothes (仕事着). A practical, everyday word.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 普段着で出かける (to go out in casual clothes)
- 普段着のまま (still in casual clothes, as one is)
- 普段着に着替える (to change into casual clothes)
WORD FORMATION:
普段 (usual, everyday) + 着 (wearing, clothes). The き becomes ぎ due to rendaku.