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着物

Kimono


Meaning

Kimono, Clothes

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The things you wear are your clothes. Oh, and Japanese clothes count too. We're talking kimonos. Way back when, these could just be called clothes because it's all people really wore, but nowadays we know they're specific to the stereotypical kimono you think of when you think "Japan."


Reading

きもの

Explanation

The reading is a bit strange using kun'yomi readings. Luckily, we taught you these already, so go put on that kimono of yours and relax at the 温泉 for a bit.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • ウールの着物

    wool kimono

    男の着物

    men's kimono

    夏の着物

    summer kimono

  • 着物を作る

    to make a kimono

    着物を着る

    to put on a kimono

    着物を着せる

    to dress someone up in a kimono

  • 着物の着付け

    how to put on a kimono, putting on a kimono

    着物のすそ

    the hem of a kimono

    着物の色

    color of a kimono

Context Sentences

私は着物が好きです。

I like kimono.

ステキなお着物ですね。

Your kimono is lovely.

デパートで着物を買いました。

I bought a kimono at the department store.


Kanji Composition