61英語で説明したい日本4着物

(kimono)

kimono

(Kimono is a word originally used by Japanese to refer to the Japanese traditional clothes.)

Kimono is a word originally used by Japanese to refer to the Japanese traditional clothes.

(The word "Wafuku" was coined to distinguish it from western clothes, which were introduced in the Meiji era.)

The word "Wafuku" was coined to distinguish it from western clothes, which were introduced in the Meiji era.

(There is a word similar to these words, "Gofuku".)

There is a word similar to these words, "Gofuku".

(In the past, this meant silk kimono, but now it is used in the same sense as kimono.)

In the past, this meant silk kimono, but now it is used in the same sense as kimono.

(The kimono, which can be traced back to the Yayoi period, is now known internationally as a "kimono".)

The kimono, which can be traced back to the Yayoi period, is now known internationally as a "kimono".

(Western clothes use zippers and buttons to create complex silhouettes,)

Western clothes use zippers and buttons to create complex silhouettes,

(but kimonos are basically fastened with obis only.)

but kimonos are basically fastened with obis only.

(The kimono is made by weaving and sewing a single roll of cloth,)

The kimono is made by weaving and sewing a single roll of cloth,

(and the size of the cloth is the same for both women and men.)

and the size of the cloth is the same for both women and men.

(Even if someone with a different size wears it, it can be remade,)

Even if someone with a different size wears it, it can be remade,

(so it is possible to hand down one kimono from generation to generation.)

so it is possible to hand down one kimono from generation to generation.

(Foreigners also may have the opportunity to wear kimonos such as yukata.)

Foreigners also may have the opportunity to wear kimonos such as yukata.

(One thing to keep in mind when wearing a kimono is that when you wear a kimono,)

One thing to keep in mind when wearing a kimono is that when you wear a kimono,

(it should be in front of the right, that is, the left collar should be on top from your point of view.)

it should be in front of the right, that is, the left collar should be on top from your point of view.

(If you wear front left, it is the way the dead wear it, so it may be considered bad luck and bad manners.)

If you wear front left, it is the way the dead wear it, so it may be considered bad luck and bad manners.

(There are many tourist spots in Japan, such as Kyoto, where foreigners can experience wearing a kimono.)

There are many tourist spots in Japan, such as Kyoto, where foreigners can experience wearing a kimono.

(Many photos and videos of beautiful kimonos can be found on Instagram by searching #kimono.)

Many photos and videos of beautiful kimonos can be found on Instagram by searching #kimono.

(Please enjoy the kimono.)

Please enjoy the kimono.