word
Japanese
kimono
kih-MOH-noh
kɪˈmoʊnoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
kimono
Dictionary meaning
A traditional Japanese garment with T-shaped, straight-lined robes, worn by wrapping the left side over the right and securing with a sash (obi); worn on formal and cultural occasions.
History and origin
Japanese — ki (wear) + mono (thing).
Common mispronunciations
kih-MOH-nuhKIM-oh-noh
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