Lexical entry

ウェア

wea

Clothing, apparel, or a wear- item used as the base of compounds.

Home & LifestylePure GairaigoCompoundSource uncertain

Meaning

Used for clothing in general and also as a suffix-like element in compound labels such as sportswear or outerwear. The meaning is broader than a single item of clothing.

clothing in general
suffix-like compound element

Examples

Example Sentences

最近は、おしゃれで機能的なスポーツウェアが増えています。

さいきんは、おしゃれできのうてきなスポーツウェアがふえています。

Recently, there has been an increase in stylish and functional sports wear.

generated example

このアウトドアウェアは、雨の日でも安心して使えます。

このアウトドアウェアは、あめのひでもあんしんしてつかえます。

This outdoor wear can be used with confidence even on rainy days.

generated example

デパートの４階には、子供向けのウェアが豊富に揃っています。

デパートの４かいには、こどもむけのウェアがほうふにそろっています。

On the fourth floor of the department store, there is a wide selection of clothing for children.

generated example

プレタポルテ

Factory-made clothing sold in finished condition and standard sizes.

ホームドレス

A plain, comfortable dress for wearing at home.

ウェディングドレス

A dress worn by a bride at a wedding.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: possible-wasei, multiple-category-candidates, jlpt-borderline
Active language: English