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“kimono” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikimono

Example

私は着物を着ます。watashi wa ki mono o ki ma su

I wear a kimono.

Illustration for 着物 (kimono)

How to say “kimono” in Japanese

“Kimono” in Japanese is 着物 (kimono).

Describes a traditional Japanese garment whose cloth is wrapped around the wearer and held in place rather than shaped closely to the body.

Full entry for 着物: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 着物

祭りには着物で行きます。matsu ri ni wa ki mono de i ki ma su

I go to the festival in a kimono.

Tips for using 着物

  • The English word kimono is familiar outside Japan and sometimes describes robe-like modern clothing, but Japanese 着物 (kimono) names a traditional form of dress.

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