アウター

あうたー
noun
outerwear; outer garment
clothing
1. outerwear, outer garment, jacket, coat
A general term for any garment worn as the outermost layer, such as a jacket, coat, parka, or windbreaker. Widely used in fashion contexts.
冬(ふゆ)のアウターを探(さが)している。
I'm looking for winter outerwear.
今年(ことし)はどんなアウターが流行(りゅうこう)っているの？
What kind of outerwear is in fashion this year?
春(はる)先(さき)に使(つか)える軽(かる)めのアウターが一枚(いちまい)あると便利(べんり)だ。
It's handy to have one light outer layer you can use in early spring.

From English "outer." Used as a fashion term to refer to any outer garment worn over other clothes. The word has become a standard category term in Japanese clothing stores and fashion media.

Usage

Used broadly as a category name — it covers everything from light jackets to heavy winter coats. In clothing stores, the アウター section includes coats, jackets, parkas, and similar items. Contrasts with インナー (innerwear, base layer).

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 上着(うわぎ): jacket, outerwear — the traditional Japanese word for an outer garment
  • コート: coat — specifically a coat, a subset of outerwear
  • ジャケット: jacket — a specific type of outerwear
  • インナー: innerwear, base layer — the opposite; worn underneath

Related Words

Compare: 上着(うわぎ) (jacket, outerwear)
Compare: コート (coat)
Compare: ジャケット (jacket)
Antonym: インナー (innerwear, base layer)
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Added 2026.4.2 13:14 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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