1.
women's clothing; ladies' wear
Clothing designed for adult women. Commonly seen as a department or floor label in department stores and shopping malls.
Usage
Primarily used as a store category label. In modern usage, レディース is increasingly replacing 婦人服, but it remains standard in department stores and traditional retail. Pairs with 紳士服 (men's clothing).
Common collocations
- 婦人服売り場 (women's clothing department)
- 婦人服メーカー (women's clothing manufacturer)
- 婦人服専門店 (women's clothing specialty store)
Similar words
- レディース: ladies' (clothing) — more modern and casual alternative
- 紳士服: men's clothing — the male counterpart
Related Words
Antonym:
紳士服 (men's clothing)