Kimono in Japanese
"kimono" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "kimono" and related ideas.
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don, arrive, wear, counter for suits of clothing
Reading: chaku
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of sheep and eye. Wearing sheep's wool.
What it carries
Arrival, wearing, starting. Represents attachment and beginning.
Related kanji for "kimono"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for kimono?
The most common kanji for "kimono" is 着, read as chaku. It means don, arrive, wear. Related kanji: 物 (kimono).
How many strokes does 着 have?
着 has 12 strokes.