1.
gym clothes; PE uniform
Clothing worn for physical education classes or exercise, typically a matching set designated by a school.
体操 (gymnastics, exercise) + 着 (clothing). The standard school PE uniform in Japan, usually consisting of a white short-sleeved shirt and shorts or long pants.
Common collocations
- 体操着に着替える: change into gym clothes
- 体操着を洗う: wash gym clothes
- 体操着袋: gym clothes bag
- 体操着を忘れる: forget one's gym clothes
Similar words
- 運動着: athletic wear — a broader term for exercise clothing, not limited to school
- 体育着: PE clothes — a synonym used in some regions
- ジャージ: jersey, tracksuit — casual athletic clothing often worn outside of PE as well
Cultural note
In Japanese schools, students are typically required to wear a designated 体操着 for PE classes. Parents usually buy these through the school, and students change in the classroom or a changing room before PE.