also: そうぞく · そうずく
noun
Refers to a set of clothing, often traditional or ceremonial, such as a kimono ensemble, court dress, or theatrical costume. Can also be used more broadly for any coordinated outfit.
花嫁は白い装束を身にまとっていた。
The bride was dressed in a white costume.
祭りでは
At the festival, everyone is wearing colorful attire.
Obsolete reading; not used in modern Japanese.
Obsolete reading; not used in modern Japanese.
Compound of 装 (しょう, 'to dress, adorn') and 束 (ぞく, 'bundle, tie'), originally referring to a tied or bundled set of garments. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of a coordinated outfit.