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Kimono

2 stages from Japanese to English.

Today it means a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash
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Stage 1 of 2
ki + mono
Japanese · medieval
"a thing worn"
combining "ki" (to wear) and "mono" (thing)
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Stage 2 of 2
kimono
English · 1800s
"a traditional Japanese robe"
adopted as Western contact with Japan increased
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