羽織(はおり)

はおり
noun
haori jacket
1. haori jacket
A traditional Japanese hip- or thigh-length jacket worn over a kimono, tied at the front with decorative cords.
羽織(はおり)の紐(ひも)を結(むす)ぶ。
To tie the haori cords.
寒(さむ)いので羽織(はおり)を着(き)た。
It was cold, so I put on a haori.
黒(くろ)い羽織(はおり)は正装(せいそう)に使(つか)われる。
A black haori is used for formal attire.

Cultural note

羽織(はおり) is worn over 着物(きもの) for warmth or formality. It was historically men's wear but became popular with women in the Meiji era.
Now worn mainly for special occasions, tea ceremonies, or traditional events.

Types

  • 紋付羽織(もんつきはおり): formal haori with family crest
  • 長羽織(ながばおり): long haori
  • 茶羽織(ちゃばおり): short, casual haori

Common collocations

Related Words

Related: 着物(きもの) (kimono)
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Added 2026.1.16 18:40 · Revised 2026.10.11 4:27
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