格好

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The written form is 格好, read かっこう. This noun denotes a person’s outward appearance or the clothing they are wearing.
• Basic usage: 泥だらけの格好 describes an overall mud-covered appearance, while 歩きやすい格好 describes clothing suitable for mountain walking.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Appearance showing a condition
  • The example describes the person's appearance when they return home covered in mud. Example: 泥だらけの格好で家に帰りました。 — I returned home covered in mud.
• Attire suited to an activity
  • The person changes into attire selected for comfortable mountain walking. Example: 山を歩きやすい格好に着替えました。 — I changed into clothes suitable for walking in the mountains.