The
kimono is a Japanese traditional garment worn by women, men and children. The word "kimono", which literally means a "thing to wear" (
ki "wear" and
mono "thing"), has come to denote these full-length robes. The standard plural of the word kimono in English is
kimonos, but the unmarked Japanese plural
kimono is also sometimes used.
Kimono are T-shaped, straight-lined robes worn so that the hem falls to the ankle, with attached collars and long, wide sleeves. Kimono are wrapped around the body, always with the left side over the right (except when dressing the dead for burial), and secured by a sash called an
obi, which is tied at the back. Kimono are generally worn with traditional footwear (especially
zōri or
geta) and split-toe socks (
tabi).
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