Meaning

Primary

Kimono

Alternative

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
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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

Common Word Combinations

  • 着物の色

    color of a kimono

    着物のすそ

    the hem of a kimono

    着物の着付け

    how to put on a kimono, putting on a kimono

Context Sentences

カオリさんは、着物のどこがすきですか?

What do you like about kimono, Kaori?

お着物が汚れていますよ。

Your clothes got a bit dirty.

母親に、既婚女性か未婚女性かで着物の種類が異なると教えてもらいました。

My mom told me that married women and unmarried women wear different kimonos.

Kanji Composition