# kimono

> English word · Noun · IPA /kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ · frequency rank #30,855

## Definitions
1. A traditional Japanese T-shaped, wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, now generally worn only on formal occasions.
2. A long robe-like garment in Western fashion, which may be open at the front, loosely inspired by the Japanese garment.
3. A bathrobe or dressing gown.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 着物(きもの) (kimono, “clothing”), which is from 着 (“wearing”) + 物(もの) (mono, “thing”).

## Easily confused with
- **kino** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/kimono-vs-kino)
- **kono** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/kimono-vs-kono)
- **Komodo** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/kimono-vs-komodo)

## Common misspellings (8)
`ikmono`, `kimmono`, `kimnoo`, `kimonno`, `kimoon`, `kiomno`, `kkimono`, `kmiono`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/kimono