貸衣装(かしいしょう)

かしいしょう
noun
rental clothing; costume rental
clothing
1. rental clothing; rental costume
Formal clothing or costumes lent out for a fee, such as kimono, wedding dresses, or stage costumes. From 貸(か)す 'to lend' + 衣装(いしょう) 'clothing, costume'. Commonly used for ceremonies where expensive garments are worn only once.
貸衣装(かしいしょう)を借(か)りる。
To rent costume clothing.
成人式(せいじんしき)の振袖(ふりそで)は貸衣装(かしいしょう)にした。
We went with a rental for the long-sleeved kimono for the coming-of-age ceremony.
結婚式(けっこんしき)の衣装(いしょう)は買(か)うより貸衣装(かしいしょう)のほうが安(やす)く済(す)む。
For wedding outfits, renting works out cheaper than buying.

Most often used for kimono and ceremonial wear rented for weddings, coming-of-age ceremonies, and graduations. A shop offering this service is a 貸衣装屋(かしいしょうや).

Common collocations

  • 貸衣装屋(かしいしょうや): a costume-rental shop
  • 貸衣装(かしいしょう)を借(か)りる: to rent a costume
  • 貸衣装(かしいしょう)付(つ)き: with costume rental included

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Added 2026.6.28 3:18 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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