長なが襦袢じゅばん

noun

nagajuban; under-kimono

A long, lightweight garment worn under a kimono, similar in shape to a kimono but simpler. Often made of cotton or silk. The reading ながじゅばん is standard; ながじばん is a less common variant.

• 着き物ものを着きる前まえに、長なが襦袢じゅばんを着きます。

  Before putting on a kimono, I wear a nagajuban.

• 夏なつ用ようの長なが襦袢じゅばんは、涼すずしい素そ材ざいでできています。

  Summer nagajuban are made of cool materials.