furisode

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/ˌfuːˈɹiːsoʊdeɪ//ˈfjʊəɹɪˌsoʊd/

noun

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.

OriginJapanese 振袖 →
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Meanings

nounfurisode (plural furisodes or furisode)

plural furisodes

  1. 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.

Origin

  1. Japanese振袖
  2. Englishfurisode

From Japanese 振袖 (ふりそで, furisode).

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Translations

Japanese 振袖
  • 振袖 (furisode)style of kimono, worn by eligible young women
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APA

furisode. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/furisode

MLA

“furisode.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/furisode. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “furisode,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/furisode.

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