浴衣(ゆかた)

ゆかた
noun
yukata, light cotton kimono
1. yukata, light summer kimono
A casual, unlined cotton kimono worn in summer or after bathing. Often worn at festivals, hot spring resorts, and as loungewear.
夏祭(なつまつ)りに浴衣(ゆかた)を着(き)て行(い)った。
I wore a yukata to the summer festival.
旅館(りょかん)では浴衣(ゆかた)が用意(ようい)されている。
A yukata is provided at the Japanese inn.
彼女(かのじょ)は青(あお)い浴衣(ゆかた)がよく似合(にあ)う。
She looks good in a blue yukata.

CULTURAL NOTE: 浴衣(ゆかた) originated as a garment worn after bathing (the kanji literally means 'bathing clothes'). Today, it's commonly worn:

HOW TO WEAR: The left side should overlap the right (right-over-left is only for deceased persons). Secured with an 帯(おび) (belt/sash).

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Added 2026.1.13 21:42 · Revised 2026.5.30 0:08
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