Japanese word

浴衣

Pronunciation

Romajiyukata

Meaning

  • nounJapanese summer robe

Example

夏祭りで浴衣を着ました。natsu matsu ri de yukata o ki ma shi ta

I wore a Japanese summer robe at the festival.

Illustration for 浴衣 (Japanese summer robe)

More examples

温泉の後で浴衣に着替えました。on sen no ato de yukata ni ki ga e ma shi ta

I changed into a Japanese summer robe after the hot spring bath.

Core concept

Its core is a simple, breathable robe suited to hot weather and relaxed wear after bathing.

Common phrases

  • 浴衣を着るyukata o ki ru

    wear a Japanese summer robe

  • 浴衣に着替えるyukata ni ki ga e ru

    change into a Japanese summer robe

  • 浴衣で出かけるyukata de de ka ke ru

    go out in a Japanese summer robe

Definition in Japanese

入浴後や暑い時期に身につける、軽くて薄い木綿の和服。nyū yoku go ya atsu i ji ki ni mi ni tsu ke ru karu ku te usu i momen no wa fuku

Word origin

浴衣 (yukata) developed from 湯帷子 (yukatabira), which combines 湯 (yu, "hot water") and 帷子 (katabira, "single-layer garment") to name a robe associated with bathing.

Usage tips

  • Japanese inns often place a yukata in guest rooms, making the word useful in English conversations about traditional accommodation.

Other meanings

  • Japanese bathrobenoun

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