What is the Japanese word for 'kimono'?
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| 1 | What is the Japanese word for 'kimono'? |
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Terms related to kimono, obi, yukata, and other traditional Japanese garments and accessories.
็็ฉ (ใใใฎ, kimono) |
| A traditional full-length robe worn on formal occasions |
| 2 | What does 'obi' refer to in traditional Japanese clothing? | ๅธฏ (ใใณ, obi) โ The wide sash worn around a kimono. | Think of it as the belt that completes the kimono look |
| 3 | What is a 'yukata'? | ๆตด่กฃ (ใใใ, yukata) โ A casual, lightweight cotton kimono typically worn in summer or at festivals. | Casual summer kimono, often seen at fireworks festivals |
| 4 | Name a common type of obi used for formal kimono dressing. | Fukuro obi (่ขๅธฏ) โ A formal, decorative obi often elaborately patterned. | Fukuro means 'pouch,' indicating its decorative nature |
| 5 | What is the term for traditional Japanese sandals worn with kimono? | Zori (่ๅฑฅ) โ Flat or slightly elevated sandals made of straw, fabric, or leather. | Often paired with tabi socks |
| 6 | What are 'tabi' in traditional clothing? | ่ถณ่ข (ใใณ, tabi) โ Traditional split-toe socks worn with zori or geta. | Socks that separate the big toe for sandals |
| 7 | What is the purpose of an 'obisage'? | ๅธฏ็ท ใ (ใใณใใ, obijime) โ A decorative cord tied around the obi to secure it. | Think of it as a decorative belt for the obi |
| 8 | Describe the difference between a 'maru obi' and a 'nagoya obi'. | Maru obi (ไธธๅธฏ) โ A wide, formal obi often used for ceremonies; Nagoya obi (ๅๅคๅฑๅธฏ) โ A more practical, narrower obi with a pre-tied shape, suitable for daily wear. | Maru for formality; Nagoya for convenience |
| 9 | What is the function of a 'hanhaba obi'? | Half-width obi (ๅๅน
ๅธฏ, hanhaba-obi) โ A narrower, casual obi often used for yukata or casual wear. | Haba means 'half-width' |
| 10 | Name a traditional accessory worn on the collar of a kimono. | Eri-shin (่ฅ่ฏ) โ A stiff collar stiffener to keep the kimono collar upright and neat. | Helps maintain the collar's shape |
| 11 | What is a 'koshi obi'? | Koshi obi (่
ฐๅธฏ) โ A wide, formal obi worn for special occasions, often with elaborate knots. | Koshi means 'waist,' emphasizing its placement |
| 12 | What does 'furisode' refer to? | ๆฏ่ข (ใตใใใง, furisode) โ A style of kimono with long, swinging sleeves, typically worn by unmarried women on formal occasions. | Furisode means 'swinging sleeves' |
| 13 | What is a 'haori'? | ็พฝ็น (ใฏใใ, haori) โ A traditional hip- or thigh-length kimono jacket worn over the main kimono. | Jacket-like garment |
| 14 | What accessory is used to secure a 'haori' in place? | Haori-himo (็พฝ็น็ด) โ Decorative cords tied at the front of the haori. | Himo means 'cords' |
| 15 | Name the traditional Japanese garment worn for casual summer events, often made of cotton. | Yukata (ๆตด่กฃ) | Lightweight summer kimono for festivals |
| 16 | What is the purpose of 'eri' in kimono terminology? | ่ฅ (ใใ, eri) โ The collar of the kimono. | Eri is the collar area |
| 17 | What is a 'obiage'? | ๅธฏๆใ (ใใณใใ, obiage) โ A scarf-like accessory tucked into the top of the obi to hold it in place and add decoration. | Behind the obi, for support and style |
| 18 | What does 'susohiki' mean in kimono attire? | ่ฃพๅผใ (ใใใฒใ, susohiki) โ A style of kimono with a long train or hem, often worn for formal dance or theater. | Long hem that drags slightly |
| 19 | Explain the term 'chirimen' in relation to kimono fabric. | Chirimen (ใกใใใ) โ A traditional crepe fabric with a textured surface, often used for kimono. | Textured fabric, like tiny crinkles |
| 20 | What is the significance of the 'obi knot' and name one common knot style. | The knot secures the obi; common styles include 'taiko musubi' (drum knot) for formal wear. | Taiko means 'drum,' indicating its shape |
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