Clothing in Japanese
"clothing" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "clothing". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
衣服 (ifuku) is clothing in general. 服 alone is the everyday word for clothes. 衣 is older and more formal, the clothing of robes and ceremony, and it is the radical that marks garment characters. 装 is dress as presentation — how one is got up.
Top pick
clothing, admit, obey, discharge
Reading: fuku
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of flesh and person. Thing attached to body.
What it carries
Clothes, uniform, obedience. Represents wearing and submission.
Related kanji for "clothing"
clothing
i
Pictograph of garment.
clothing
sou
Composed of clothing and robust. Robust clothing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for clothing?
The most common kanji for "clothing" is 服, read as fuku. It means clothing, admit, obey. Related kanji: 衣 (clothing), 装 (clothing).
How many strokes does 服 have?
服 has 8 strokes.