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Noun referring to traditional Japanese clothing. It's a compound word: 『着』 (ki, 'wear') + 『物』 (mono, 'thing'), literally 'thing to wear'. Used in contexts like 『着物を着る』 (kimono o kiru, 'to wear a kimono').
Theme

At a cultural festival, User and their friend Miyuki are browsing stalls selling traditional crafts and clothing.

着物

きもの

Japanese traditional dress

Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs

Memory Hook

Imagine a 'key' (きもの kimono sounds like 'key-mono') to unlock traditional Japanese culture — it's the key to wearing a beautiful Japanese dress! 'Key-mono' → 着物 (kimono, 'Japanese traditional dress').

Cultural Note

『着物』 (kimono, 'Japanese traditional dress') is worn on special occasions like weddings, festivals, and coming-of-age ceremonies. It's a symbol of Japanese heritage and craftsmanship, often made from silk with intricate patterns.

Forms

Base: 着物Noun referring to traditional Japanese clothing. It's a compound word: 『着』 (ki, 'wear') + 『物』 (mono, 'thing'), literally 'thing to wear'. Used in contexts like 『着物を着る』 (kimono o kiru, 'to wear a kimono').