Meaning and Usage
The word コート primarily means "coat" as a piece of clothing worn over other clothes, especially in cold weather. However, it also refers to a "court" in sports contexts, such as a tennis court or basketball court.
Common Collocations
- コートを着る: to wear a coat, used when talking about putting on outerwear.
- テニスのコート: tennis court, specifying the place where tennis is played.
- コートのポケット: coat pocket, a common phrase when talking about the garment.
Usage Notes
When using コート to mean clothing, it usually refers to a warm outer garment worn in cold seasons. In sports contexts, it is a loanword from English meaning "court," so the meaning depends on context. Be careful not to confuse the two meanings; the surrounding words usually clarify which is intended.
Register and Politeness
コート is a neutral noun and can be used in both casual and formal speech without change.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse コート with コート (court) in sports contexts. Pay attention to context clues like verbs (着る for clothing, 練習する for sports) to understand the meaning.