1.
work clothes; work uniform; overalls
Clothing worn for manual labor, factory work, construction, or other hands-on jobs. Typically durable, functional garments designed to withstand dirt and physical activity. Includes coveralls, jumpsuits, and other protective workwear.
作業着に着替える。
To change into work clothes.
作業着が油で汚れてしまった。
My work clothes got stained with oil.
工場では全員指定の作業着を着用しなければならない。
At the factory, everyone must wear the designated work uniform.
Compound of 作業 ('work; labor') and 着 ('clothing; garment'). The suffix 着 appears in many clothing compounds: 上着 ('jacket'), 下着 ('underwear'), 寝巻き ('nightwear'). Also sometimes read さぎょうふく when written 作業服, though 作業着 is the more common spoken form.
USAGE:
- In Japanese workplaces, changing into and out of 作業着 is a daily ritual that marks the transition between personal time and work time.
- Many companies provide branded 作業着 with the company logo.
- The term covers everything from light cotton work shirts to heavy-duty protective coveralls.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 作業着に着替える: to change into work clothes
- 作業着を脱ぐ: to take off work clothes
- 作業着姿: appearance in work clothes
- 汚れた作業着: dirty work clothes
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 作業服: work clothes — near-synonym using the 服 suffix; slightly more formal
- 制服: uniform — a broader term for any official uniform, not limited to manual labor
- 防護服: protective clothing — specialized gear for hazardous environments