yukata

yu·ka·ta

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yoo-kah-tah]
- /yʊˈkɑ tɑ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yoo-kah-tah]
- /yʊˈkɑ tɑ/

Definitions of yukata word

noun plural yukata a Japanese dressing gown or lounging robe of soft, lightweight cotton. 1
noun yukata A light cotton kimono. 1
noun yukata a light, cotton Japanese kimono worn during the summer or after a bath 0
noun yukata a kind of light kimono. 0

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Origin of yukata

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; < Japanese: literally, a bathrobe, shortened form of yu-katabira, equivalent to yu hot water + kata side + -bira, combining form of hira (earlier fira, *pira) flat thing

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Parts of speech for Yukata

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yukata popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for yukata

noun yukata

robe — a long, loose or flowing gown or outer garment worn by men or women as ceremonial dress, an official vestment, or garb of office.
kimono — a loose, wide-sleeved robe, fastened at the waist with a wide sash, characteristic of Japanese costume.
smock — a loose, lightweight overgarment worn to protect the clothing while working.
housecoat — a woman's robe or dresslike garment in various lengths, for casual wear about the house.
negligee — a dressing gown or robe, usually of sheer fabric and having soft, flowing lines, worn by women.

All 13 Synonyms of yukata