着物 — meaning in English

English meaning

• kimono noun A traditional Japanese T-shaped robe with wide sleeves, wrapped around the body and tied with a sash, now worn mainly on formal occasions.
• wear verb To have clothing, jewellery, or an accessory on one's body.

Senses

着物 is used for these senses in English:

• kimono A traditional Japanese T-shaped, wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, now generally worn only on formal occasions.
• wear (in combination) Clothing.

kimono — full definition

1. noun A traditional Japanese T-shaped robe with wide sleeves, wrapped around the body and tied with a sash, now worn mainly on formal occasions.
2. noun Any Western garment loosely styled after the Japanese robe, such as a robe-like jacket or dressing gown.

wear — full definition

1. verb To have clothing, jewellery, or an accessory on one's body.
2. verb To gradually damage or erode something through repeated use or friction.
3. verb To last, or hold up, under continued use.
4. noun Clothing, especially of a particular type.

Related Japanese words