yukata

Where does the word "yukata" come from? It comes from Japanese yukata, and was adopted directly into English (20th century).

Yukata’s story begins in Japanese: yukata meant “a casual, unlined cotton kimono.” Literally 'bathing cloth', a light cotton robe originally worn after bathing. It reached English by 20th century as yukata. Japanese 'bathing garment', first worn after bathing at Heian-era hot springs. Today, yukata means a light, casual cotton kimono traditionally worn in summer or after bathing.

1. Stage 1 · Japanese · Edo era yukata "a casual, unlined cotton kimono", literally 'bathing cloth', a light cotton robe originally worn after bathing.
2. Stage 2 · English · 20th century yukata "a casual summer kimono, often worn at festivals", Japanese 'bathing garment', first worn after bathing at Heian-era hot springs.