English–Japanese
“traditional japanese clothing” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiwafuku
Example
祖母は和服を着ています。so bo wa wa fuku o ki te i ma su
My grandmother is wearing traditional Japanese clothing.
How to say “traditional japanese clothing” in Japanese
“Traditional japanese clothing” in Japanese is 和服 (wafuku).
Refers to clothing shaped by Japanese tradition rather than modern Western dress.
Example sentences with 和服
京都を訪れた外国人観光客が、レンタルの和服で町を歩いていました。kyō to o otozu re ta gai koku jin kan kō kyaku ga re n ta ru no wa fuku de machi o aru i te i ma shi ta
A foreign tourist visiting Kyoto was walking around town in rented traditional Japanese clothing.
Tips for using 和服
- In English, kimono often names one well-known type of 和服 (wafuku), while 和服 (wafuku) covers a broader range of traditional garments.