Yukata

Pronunciation: /juːˈkɑːtə/

Definitions of yukata

noun A traditional Japanese garment, similar to a kimono but lighter and more casual, typically worn in the summer or at festivals.

Example Sentences

A1 I wore a yukata to the summer festival.

A2 She bought a beautiful yukata for her trip to Japan.

B1 The yukata is a traditional Japanese garment worn during summer festivals.

B2 Many people enjoy wearing yukatas during hanami season.

C1 The intricate patterns on the yukata were hand-painted by a skilled artist.

C2 The silk yukata she wore to the tea ceremony was exquisite in its craftsmanship.

Examples of yukata in a Sentence

formal The traditional Japanese garment known as a yukata is often worn during summer festivals.

informal I bought a new yukata for the upcoming fireworks show.

slang Check out this cool yukata I found at the thrift store!

figurative Wearing a yukata makes me feel like I'm stepping back in time to old Japan.

Grammatical Forms of yukata

• past tense: wore
• plural: yukatas
• comparative: more yukata
• superlative: most yukata
• present tense: wear
• future tense: will wear
• perfect tense: have worn
• continuous tense: wearing
• singular: yukata
• positive degree: yukata
• infinitive: to wear yukata
• gerund: wearing yukata
• participle: worn

Origin and Evolution of yukata

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'yukata' originated in Japan.

Evolution of the word: Originally, yukata referred to a type of bathrobe worn after bathing. Over time, it evolved to become a casual summer kimono worn for festivals and other informal occasions.