Contionary:yuitai

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Iwáxa Tui

Etymology

Derived from yui (“item of clothing”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈju.i.tai/[?] [ˈju.i.tai]

Noun

yuitai

  1. item of clothing; an item formed from the intertwining of filaments and meant to be worn on a body.
    Yuitai yomai onge.
    He stares at the item of clothing.
  2. outfit; a complete set of clothes selected to be worn together.
    Makiyuitai imai!
    I see an outfit I want! (Childish)
  3. a high-class item of clothing
    Otteh imau xäl khiñu bo yuitai.
    This robe is good on the arm. (Honorific)

Usage notes

Yuitai can be used to describe clothing that is not being worn only if it is an outfit or if it is an item of high-class clothing, however the primary usage of yuitai is for an item of clothing, any kind, during the time that it is being worn.

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