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).
結婚式では和装の花嫁が多かった。
At the wedding, there were many brides in kimono.
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.
この古い本は和装で、糸で綴じられている。
This old book is Japanese-style bound, sewn with thread.
I learned how to put on a kimono from a book on Japanese clothing.
和装 refers to Japanese-style clothing and dress, contrasting with 洋品's focus on Western-style apparel and accessories.
Japanese-style bound book
Compound of 和 (wa, 'Japanese') and 装 (sō, 'attire' or 'binding'). The term emerged in the modern era to distinguish traditional Japanese styles from Western ones.