制服

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 制服, read せいふく, means prescribed clothing worn by members of a school, workplace, or occupational group.
• Basic usage: It covers a student's school uniform and a receptionist's role-specific uniform.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Prescribed clothing at school or work
  • It refers to prescribed clothing tied to membership or role, such as a school uniform or a receptionist's uniform. It is not limited to one institution or occupation.