振袖

Japanese

kanjitab
Definitions
  • a long-sleeved style of formal kimono, worn by unmarried young women

Etymology

Compound from Japanese 振 (swinging, swing) + Japanese 連用形 (meeting, house, counselor, store, gathering, building)+ Japanese continuative or stem form of verb m + Japanese 振る furu, “to wave, to swing” + Japanese 袖 (sleeve, sleeves).

Origin

Japanese

Gloss

sleeve, sleeves

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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