浴衣ゆかた

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Common wordJLPTN3Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000

Meanings

noun

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.

Written forms

浴衣Usage80%
- ゆかた
  gikun (meaning-based reading) or jukujikun
  Standard kanji spelling for the common reading ゆかた.
- よくい
ゆかたUsage19%
gikun (meaning-based reading) or jukujikun
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially in casual contexts.
ユカタUsage1%
よくいUsage<1%
ヨクイUsage<1%

Kanji

浴bathe, be favored with, bask in
衣garment, clothes, dressing

Similar words

着き物もの
着物 is a general term for traditional Japanese clothing, often more formal and made of silk, while 浴衣 is specifically a casual cotton kimono for summer or bathing.
湯帷子ゆかたびら
湯帷子 is an older term for a bathrobe or light garment worn after bathing, historically related to the origin of 浴衣.

Etymology

Originally derived from 湯帷子 (yukatabira), a light garment worn after bathing. The kanji 浴 (bathing) and 衣 (clothing) reflect this origin. The reading ゆかた is a jukujikun (special kanji reading).