Which to use
“kimono” and “kino” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #48,494
- “kimono” frequency rank
- #44,816
- “kino” frequency rank
- 93310
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | kimono | kino |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Vestido tradicional japonés, que fue la prenda de uso común hasta los primeros años de la posguerra. Se caracteriza por sus largas y anchas mangas, y se abre y cruza por delante ciñéndose a la cintura mediante un cinturón llamado obi. Se usa como batín, salto de cama, pijama, etc. | Cine (el arte) |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set kimono and kino apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. kimono ([kiˈmono]) and kino ([ˈkino]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 93310, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
kimono is recorded at frequency rank #48,494, classified as anoun, pronounced [kiˈmono]. kino is at rank #44,816, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈkino].
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 93310, this pair ranks #1,202 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of kimono vs kino
Shared letters: ikno. Private to "kimono": m. Private to "kino": -.
"kimono" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV · "kino" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "kimono" and "kino" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "kimono" or "kino"?
Remembering kimono vs kino
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “kimono” entry
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