衣服
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Base noun form. Refers to clothing in general, including shirts, pants, dresses, etc. Use with particles like 『を』 (o, object marker) or 『が』 (ga, subject marker). Example: 『衣服を買う』 (ifuku o kau, 'to buy clothes').
Theme
Two friends, Mika and User, are shopping at a department store and discussing what to buy for an upcoming party.
衣服
いふく
clothes
Everyday Life & SurvivalClothing
Memory Hook
Imagine a closet full of clothes. You say, 'I need my 衣服 (ifuku, clothes) for the day!' Think of 'ifuku' as 'I-fuku' — 'I' wear 'fuku' (clothes).
Cultural Note
In Japan, clothing is often categorized into formal wear like 『着物』 (kimono, 'traditional Japanese robe') and casual wear. 『衣服』 (ifuku, 'clothes') is a general term used in stores and daily conversation.
Forms
Base: 衣服Base noun form. Refers to clothing in general, including shirts, pants, dresses, etc. Use with particles like 『を』 (o, object marker) or 『が』 (ga, subject marker). Example: 『衣服を買う』 (ifuku o kau, 'to buy clothes').