This is the 7236th most frequent Japanese word.
下着
Underwear.
The word 下着 refers to underwear, specifically the garments worn closest to the skin under other clothing.
私は新しい下着を買いました。
I bought new underwear.
Here, 下着 again means underwear, emphasizing its functional aspect for physical comfort during activity.
運動の前に快適な下着を着るのが大切です。
It’s important to wear comfortable underwear before exercising.
The word 下着 is used here to discuss seasonal comfort, referencing lightweight undergarments suitable for warm weather.