1.
judo uniform; judogi
The thick cotton jacket, trousers, and belt worn for judo. Made sturdy enough to withstand the gripping and throwing of the sport.
柔道着に着替える。
I change into my judo uniform.
柔道着の帯をしっかり結ぶ。
Tie the belt of the judo uniform firmly.
柔道着は投げ技に耐えられるよう、厚い生地で作られている。
Judo uniforms are made of thick fabric so they can withstand throwing techniques.
Compound of 柔道 (judo) + 着 (clothing worn for an activity). The fabric is much thicker than a karate uniform because judo involves gripping the cloth.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 柔道着を着る: to put on a judo uniform
- 柔道着の帯: the belt of a judo uniform
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 空手着: karate uniform — thinner and lighter
- 道着: martial-arts uniform — the general term for 〜着 worn in budo