WORD DETAIL
夏服
なつふく
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
夏服(なつふく) combines summer夏and clothing服to denote clothes intended for the warm season. - Basic usage: It covers seasonal uniforms and lightweight garments taken out when summer approaches.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- A seasonal category, not one hot-day choice
夏服classifies clothing made or designated for summer rather than any garment worn incidentally on a warm day.

