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Yukata

2 stages from Japanese to English.

Today it means a light, casual cotton kimono traditionally worn in summer or after bathing

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

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Stage 1 of 2
yukata
Japanese · Edo era
"a casual, unlined cotton kimono"
literally 'bathing cloth', a light cotton robe originally worn after bathing
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Stage 2 of 2
yukata
English · 20th century
"a casual summer kimono, often worn at festivals"
borrowed by writers on Japanese dress and by summer-festival culture abroad
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