English Explanatory Dictionary

furisode

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A style of colourful silk kimono distinguishable by its long sleeves, associated with the formal celebration of Coming of Age Day by a young woman reaching the age of 20.

Pronunciation

/ˌfuːˈɹiːsoʊdeɪ/ /ˈfjʊəɹɪˌsoʊd/

Word forms

furisode furisodes

Etymology

From Japanese 振袖 (ふりそで, furisode).

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