# kimono vs kono

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### kimono
*noun · IPA /kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ · frequency rank #30,855*
A traditional Japanese T-shaped, wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, now generally worn only on formal occasions.

### kono
*noun · frequency rank #45,474*
A traditional Maori woven basket.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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