Kimono in Japanese – 着物 – The Meaning & Culture of the Japanese Kimono

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In Japanese, the word kimono is written 着物 and pronounced ki-mo-no — three syllables of equal stress. The word is composed of two kanji characters: ki (着) meaning “to wear”, and mono (物) meaning “thing” or “object”. Together, kimono simply means “thing to wear” or “clothing” — a beautifully simple name for one of the world’s most complex and culturally rich garments.

In Japan, the word kimono was originally used to refer to all clothing — it is only in the modern era, as Western dress became dominant in Japan, that kimono came to refer specifically to the traditional T-shaped Japanese robe. Today, the kimono (着物) is one of the most recognised and beloved symbols of Japanese culture worldwide — worn for the most important occasions in Japanese life and celebrated as a living art form of extraordinary beauty.