This is the 1664th most frequent Japanese word.

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"Clothing" or "garment."


In this sentence, '衣' is used to represent 'garment', indicating clothing or attire.

彼女は赤い衣を着ている。

She is wearing a red garment.


Here, '衣' refers to clothing as a general category, emphasizing its function rather than a specific piece of attire.

衣だけでは寒さを防げない場合があります。

Clothing alone may not be sufficient to protect against the cold.


In this sentence, '衣' is part of the word '衣装', which means 'costume', referring to specific ritualistic or cultural attire.

祭りの衣装は時代によって変化しています。

Festival costumes change over time.