防寒服(ぼうかんふく)

ぼうかんふく
noun
cold-weather clothing; winter gear
1. cold-weather clothing; winter gear
Clothing designed to protect the body from cold weather. Includes heavy jackets, insulated pants, thermal layers, and similar garments.
防寒服(ぼうかんふく)を着(き)て出(で)かけた。
I put on cold-weather clothing and headed out.
北海道(ほっかいどう)では防寒服(ぼうかんふく)が欠(か)かせない。
In Hokkaido, cold-weather clothing is essential.
登山(とざん)の前(まえ)に、しっかりした防寒服(ぼうかんふく)を準備(じゅんび)しておかないと危(あぶ)ないですよ。
If you don't prepare proper cold-weather gear before climbing, it's dangerous.

Composed of 防寒(ぼうかん) (protection from cold) + 服(ふく) (clothing). A practical compound used in contexts ranging from everyday winter wear to specialized outdoor and industrial gear.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 防寒服(ぼうかんふく)を着(き)る: to wear cold-weather clothing
  • 防寒服(ぼうかんふく)を準備(じゅんび)する: to prepare cold-weather clothing
  • 厚手(あつで)の防寒服(ぼうかんふく): thick cold-weather clothing
  • 軍用(ぐんよう)防寒服(ぼうかんふく): military cold-weather gear

RELATED TERMS:

  • 防寒具(ぼうかんぐ): cold-weather gear — broader term including gloves, hats, and other accessories
  • 防寒着(ぼうかんぎ): cold-weather wear — nearly synonymous; slightly more colloquial
  • 冬服(ふゆふく): winter clothes — everyday term for seasonal clothing, not necessarily performance-oriented
  • 防寒(ぼうかん): protection from cold — the base compound used in many related terms
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