Etymology

furisode

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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

Japanese 振袖
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  1. Japanese · borrowed from振袖
  2. English todayfurisode

From Japanese 振袖 (ふりそで, furisode).

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