振り袖

ふりそで

Also written 振袖

Meanings

1. Noun long-sleeved kimono

Kanji

• 振 swing. Read as ふる.
• 袖 sleeve. Read as そで.

Example sentences

• 振り袖で仕事はできぬ。
  The cat in gloves catches no mice.
• 「卒業式って、何着る？振り袖？袴？スーツ？」「振り袖とスーツは、卒業式じゃなくても着れるから、袴かな」
  "What will you wear for graduation ceremony? Long-sleeved kimono? Hakama? Suit?" "Long-sleeved kimono and suit can be worn even if it's not a graduation ceremony, so maybe hakama."

Common phrases

• 振り袖を着る

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