List of English Words of Japanese Origin - Clothing

Clothing

geta
下駄, a pair of Japanese raised wooden clogs worn with traditional Japanese garments, such as the kimono
inro
印籠 inrō, a case for holding small objects, often worn hanging from the obi; (traditional Japanese clothes didn't have pockets)
kimono
着物, a traditional full-length robe-like garment still worn by women, men and children
obi
帯, a wide belt which is tied in the back to secure a kimono
zori
草履 zōri, sandals made from rice straw or lacquered wood, worn with a kimono for formal occasions

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