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haori jacket
A traditional Japanese hip- or thigh-length jacket worn over a kimono, tied at the front with decorative cords.
寒いので羽織を着た。
It was cold, so I put on a haori.
黒い羽織は正装に使われる。
A black haori is used for formal attire.
羽織の紐を結ぶ。
To tie the haori cords.
TRADITIONAL GARMENT:
羽織 is worn over 着物 for warmth or formality. It was historically men's wear but became popular with women in the Meiji era.
TYPES:
- 紋付羽織: formal haori with family crest
- 長羽織: long haori
- 茶羽織: short, casual haori
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 羽織を羽織る: to put on a haori (verb uses same kanji)
- 羽織の紐: haori cords
- 羽織袴: haori and hakama (formal men's outfit)
MODERN USE:
Now worn mainly for special occasions, tea ceremonies, or traditional events.