yukata; light cotton kimono
A casual, unlined cotton kimono worn in summer, at festivals, or after bathing. The reading よくい is rare and archaic.
See also: 湯帷子
夏祭りには浴衣を着て行きます。
I go to the summer festival wearing a yukata.
旅館で浴衣に着替えた。
I changed into a yukata at the ryokan.
I went out to the summer festival wearing a yukata.
I went to the fireworks display dressed in a yukata.
My mother tied the sash of my yukata for me.
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially in casual contexts.