上着

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 上着 and read うわぎ, it denotes a jacket or outer garment worn over other clothing.
• Basic usage: It is used for putting on a layer in the cold or taking it off indoors.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Outer layer, not any top
  • The word points to outerwear rather than every garment worn on the upper body.