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loungewear; house clothes; indoor wear
Comfortable clothing worn at home after changing out of work or outdoor clothes. Distinct from pajamas, which are specifically for sleeping.
部屋着に着替えた。
I changed into my loungewear.
この部屋着は肌触りがいい。
This loungewear feels nice against the skin.
部屋着のままコンビニに行くのはちょっと恥ずかしい。
Going to the convenience store in loungewear is a bit embarrassing.
Refers to comfortable clothing for relaxing at home — typically sweatshirts, T-shirts, loose pants, or similar casual items. Unlike パジャマ (pajamas), 部屋着 is worn during waking hours.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 部屋着に着替える: to change into loungewear
- 部屋着のまま: still in one's house clothes
- おしゃれな部屋着: stylish loungewear
SIMILAR WORDS:
- パジャマ: pajamas — specifically for sleeping
- 普段着: everyday clothes — casual but suitable for going out
- 寝巻き: nightwear — traditional Japanese sleeping garment