Japanese

ふく
Meaning: clothes; garment; suit
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

服

Example sentences

I bought new clothes at the department store.
この服は裏と表が逆だ。
This clothing is inside out (the back and front are reversed).
その服、すごく似合ってるじゃん。
That outfit looks really good on you, doesn't it?
彼はいつも黒の服を着ている。
He always wears black clothes.
急な雨で服が濡れてしまった。
My clothes got wet due to the sudden rain.
出かける前に服を着替える。
I'll change my clothes before going out.
彼女はいつも派手な服を着ている。
She always wears flashy clothes.
泥遊びで服がすっかり汚れてしまった。
My clothes got completely dirty from playing in the mud.
彼はスーツケースに服を詰めた
He packed his clothes into the suitcase.
引っ越しの前に、いらない服を処分した
I disposed of some unwanted clothes before moving.

Usage Notes

General term for clothing, often referring to Western-style clothes.

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