noun
work clothes; workwear; fatigues
Clothing worn for physical work, often durable and functional. Can refer to uniforms, overalls, or military fatigues depending on context.
工場では作業着の着用が義務付けられている。
Wearing work clothes is mandatory in the factory.
彼は作業着に着替えてから庭仕事を始めた。
He changed into his work clothes before starting the yard work.
Compound of 作業 (work, operation) and 着 (clothing, wear).