和わ装そう

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

Japanese clothing; wearing a kimono

Refers to traditional Japanese attire, especially kimono, or the state of being dressed in such clothing. Often used in contrast to 洋装 (Western clothing).

• 結けっ婚こん式しきでは和わ装そうの花はな嫁よめが多おおかった。

  At the wedding, there were many brides in kimono.

• 和わ装そうの本ほんを読よんで着き付つけを学まなんだ。

  I learned how to put on a kimono from a book on Japanese clothing.

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

Japanese-style bookbinding

Traditional Japanese bookbinding, often using thread or folding techniques. Distinct from Western-style binding.

• この古ふるい本ほんは和わ装そうで、糸いとで綴とじられている。

  This old book is Japanese-style bound, sewn with thread.