Mnemonic
A robust bodybuilder squeezes into a tiny garment for a costume party. The garment rips at the seams across his robust chest, but he insists it's perfect attire. Everyone stares — half impressed, half horrified — as his attire barely holds together.
Additional thoughts
Picture the Hulk-like image of muscles bursting through fabric. Robust body + garment = attire that's barely surviving. The comedy of the scene makes it stick.Quick recall
A robust man crammed into a splitting garment creates unforgettable attire.Details
The keyword for 装 is attire. This kanji refers to clothing, dress, or the act of dressing and adorning oneself. It encompasses the broader concept of outfitting or equipping, extending beyond mere clothing to include decoration and outward appearance. It can also carry the meaning of pretending or disguising, as in putting on a false exterior.
- On'yomi
- そう、しょう
- Kun'yomi
- よそお.う、よそお.い