Kimono Dolls

Visit Japan: Kyoto, Japan

Geisha in kimono

着物を着る芸者

kimono wo kiru geisha

Hello Kitty in Kimono

着物を着るハローキティ

kimono wo kiru haro-kiti

How to say Kimono in Japanese

着物 Kimono comes from 着るもの kiru mono which means the things you wear.

Kimono is also an English word.

Cultural Note: What is the difference between 着物 kimono and　浴衣 yukata?

The main difference is the material. Also, yukata is a bathrobe usually worn in the summer. Check out other differences between kimono and yukata.