コーデ
koude
In Japanese, the word for outfit is コーデ (koude).
コーデ is used to describe a coordinated outfit or the way clothes are styled together.
Meaning: set of clothing (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
コーデ is a shortened, slang version of the loanword コーディネート (koordinēto), which means "coordinate."
How do you pronounce it?
koude
Did you know?
- While 'outfit' is a noun in English, the Japanese slang コーデ is frequently paired with the word 力 (chikara) to create コーデ力 (kōde-ryoku), meaning 'outfit power' or 'styling ability'.
- Japanese speakers often use the verb 決める ('kimeru'), meaning 'to decide', to say their コーデ looks perfect or 'sharp'.
- When talking about a formal 'outfit' for a ceremony, Japanese speakers avoid コーデ and instead use 装い ('yosooi'), which carries a more dignified and traditional connotation.
Examples in context
- 彼女の服装はとてもエレガントです。Her outfit is very elegant.
- このイベントには特別な服装が求められます。Special attire is required for this event.
- 今日のコーデ、可愛いね！Your outfit today is cute!
- 彼はいつもセットアップを着ています。He always wears matching outfits.
- 今日のコーデはこれです。Kyō no kōde wa kore desu.This is today's outfit.
- 新しいコーデが決まった！Atarashii kōde ga kimatta!I've decided on a new outfit!
- そのコーデ、すごく可愛いね。Sono kōde, sugoku kawaii ne.That outfit is really cute.
Example conversation
Two friends are meeting at a cafe.
- 蓮 Ren陽葵の今日のコーデ、素敵だね。Himari no kyō no kōde, suteki da ne.Himari, your outfit today is lovely.
- 陽葵 Himari本当？ありがとう！Hontō? Arigatō!Really? Thank you!
- 蓮 Ren蓮のコーデもかっこいいよ。Ren no kōde mo kakkoii yo.Ren, your outfit is cool too.
- 陽葵 Himari嬉しい！ありがとう。Ureshii! Arigatō.I'm happy! Thanks.
