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はくい 白衣
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Noun
1. white clothes; white robe​
Noun
2. white gown (worn by doctors, chemists, etc.)​Only applies to はくい
  • かんごふ看護婦
  • は
  • はくい白衣
  • を
  • き着ている
    • 。
The nurse is dressed in white.
Noun
3. commoner without rank (in ancient China)​Historical term, Only applies to はくい, Only applies to はくえ
Noun
4. layperson​Only applies to びゃくえ, Only applies to はくえ, Only applies to しろきぬ, Only applies to しろぎぬ, Antonym: 緇衣 しえ
Wikipedia definition
5. White coat​A white coat or laboratory coat (often abbreviated to lab coat) is a knee-length overcoat/smock worn by professionals in the medical field or by those involved in laboratory work. The coat protects their street clothes and also serves as a simple uniform. The garment is made from white or light-colored cotton, linen, or cotton polyester blend, allowing it to be washed at high temperature and make it easy to see if it is clean.
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Other forms
白衣 【びゃくえ】、白衣 【びゃくい】、白衣 【はくえ】、白衣 【しろきぬ】、白衣 【しろぎぬ】

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