Spanish word

kimono

Pronunciation

IPA/kiˈmono/

Meaning

  • masculine nounkimono

Example

¿Dónde compraste ese kimono?

Where did you buy that kimono?

Illustration for kimono (kimono)

More examples

Antes de la ceremonia se puso el kimono.

Before the ceremony they put on the kimono.

Core concept

Traditional Japanese robe made from overlapping rectangular panels tied with a wide sash.

Common phrases

  • ponerse el kimono

    put on the kimono

  • quitarse el kimono

    take off the kimono

  • llevar un kimono

    wear a kimono

Similar words

yukata: Lightweight cotton summer robe worn at baths and festivals.
obi: Wide fabric sash wrapped around the waist to shape and secure a robe.
haori: Short hip-length jacket worn over a traditional Japanese robe.

Definition in Spanish

Prenda tradicional japonesa formada por paneles rectangulares de tela que se superponen y se ajustan al cuerpo con un cinturón ancho, cuyo grado de formalidad depende del tejido, el diseño y la.

Word origin

Comes from Japanese kimono, literally 'thing to wear', formed from kiru 'to wear' + mono 'thing'.

Usage tips

  • Spanish uses the loanword kimono, but the lighter informal summer garment is usually called yukata to avoid confusion.

Opposites

  • ropa occidentalwestern clothingnoun

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