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How do you say "kimono" in Korean?
기모노
gimono
In Korean, "kimono" is 기모노.
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Pronunciation
Say it like 'gee-MOH-no' with a soft g sound, drawing out the final 'o'.
Writing and usage
기모노 is four syllable blocks. The middle syllables 모노 are 'mo-no', mirroring the English word's structure.
Example sentence
그 여자는 기모노를 입었어요.
That woman wore a kimono.
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How to remember 기모노
Kimono starts with a soft 'g', just like many Japanese loanwords in Korean do. Think 'gee-mono' for the borrowed garment.
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- jeans 청바지 cheongbaji
- sewing machine 재봉틀 jaebongteul
- socks 양말 yangmal
- t-shirt 티셔츠 tisyeocheu
- pants 바지 baji
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Questions about 기모노
How do you say "kimono" in Korean?
In Korean, "kimono" is 기모노. It is a noun.
How is 기모노 written in Korean?
기모노 is four syllable blocks. The middle syllables 모노 are 'mo-no', mirroring the English word's structure.
How is 기모노 used in a sentence?
Use 기모노 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 그 여자는 기모노를 입었어요. (That woman wore a kimono.).
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