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羽織 (はおり) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Meanings 1
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haori ; Japanese formal coat
A traditional Japanese hip- or thigh-length kimono jacket worn over a kosode, often with a decorative cord (haori himo) at the front. Used in formal and semi-formal settings.
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The tea ceremony teacher always wears a subdued-colored haori.
Kanji 羽 feathers, counter for birds, rabbits Similar words 着き 物もの 着物 is the general term for traditional Japanese clothing, while 羽織 specifically refers to the outer jacket worn over a 着物.
袴はかま 袴 are traditional wide-legged trousers often worn with a 着物 and 羽織 for men's formal attire.
Etymology Compound of 羽 (ha, 'wing') + 織 (ori, 'weave'). The exact derivation is uncertain, but the term likely refers to the garment's shape or the way it is worn.
