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winter clothing; cold-weather gear
Clothing designed to protect against cold weather, such as heavy coats, parkas, insulated jackets, and similar outerwear.
防寒着を持っていこう。
Let's bring some warm clothing.
北海道に行くなら防寒着が必要です。
If you're going to Hokkaido, you'll need winter clothing.
山の天気は変わりやすいので、夏でも防寒着をリュックに入れておいたほうがいい。
Mountain weather changes quickly, so even in summer you should pack some cold-weather gear in your backpack.
Composed of 防寒 (protection from cold) + 着 (clothing, wear). A practical term for any clothing meant to keep warm in cold conditions. Common in outdoor activities, travel planning, and winter sports contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 防寒着を着る: to wear winter clothing
- 防寒着を準備する: to prepare winter clothing
- 防寒着を持参する: to bring winter clothing
- 厚手の防寒着: thick cold-weather gear
RELATED TERMS:
- 防寒グッズ: cold-weather goods (gloves, scarves, etc.)
- 防寒対策: cold-weather measures
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 冬服: winter clothes — general seasonal wardrobe, not necessarily heavy-duty
- 厚着: wearing thick layers — describes the act of dressing warmly
- 上着: jacket, outerwear — general term for any outer garment