1.
wardrobe; clothes cabinet; clothing shelf
A piece of furniture used for storing clothing. Can refer to a freestanding cabinet with shelves, a closet-like wardrobe, or open shelving for garments.
衣装棚を整理した。
I organized the wardrobe.
新しい衣装棚を寝室に置いた。
I put a new wardrobe in the bedroom.
引っ越しのときに衣装棚が大きすぎて部屋に入らなくて困った。
When I moved, the wardrobe was too big to fit in the room and I was stuck.
Composed of 衣装 (clothing, costume) + 棚 (shelf, rack). Refers to any shelved or cabinet-style furniture for storing clothes, distinct from a built-in closet (押し入れ or クローゼット).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 衣装棚を整理する: to organize the wardrobe
- 衣装棚に入れる: to put in the wardrobe
- 衣装棚を買う: to buy a wardrobe
- 衣装��の中: inside the wardrobe
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 洋服ダンス: Western-style wardrobe — specifically a tall cabinet for hanging clothes
- クローゼット: closet — a built-in storage space, often walk-in style
- 押し入れ: Japanese-style closet — traditional sliding-door storage in tatami rooms, used for futons and clothing
- {タンス}: chest of drawers — a drawer-based furniture piece for folded clothing