yukata

[yoo-kah-tuh]

yukata Definition

  • 1a casual, unlined, cotton kimono worn in the summer or at home
  • 2a type of traditional Japanese clothing

Using yukata: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "yukata" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore a yukata to the summer festival.

  • Example

    The hotel provided guests with yukatas to wear during their stay.

Phrases with yukata

  • onsen yukata

    a yukata specifically designed to be worn at a hot spring resort

    Example

    The onsen provided guests with complimentary onsen yukatas to wear while enjoying the hot springs.

  • jinbei and yukata

    a combination of a jinbei (a type of Japanese clothing consisting of a short-sleeved top and shorts) and a yukata, often worn by men in the summer

    Example

    He decided to wear a jinbei and yukata to the summer festival.

  • a yukata with bright colors and bold patterns, often worn to summer festivals

    Example

    She chose a festival yukata with a vibrant floral pattern for the fireworks show.

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Summary: yukata in Brief

'Yukata' [yoo-kah-tuh] is a type of casual, unlined, cotton kimono worn in the summer or at home. It is a type of traditional Japanese clothing that is often provided by hotels and ryokans for guests to wear. 'Yukata' can also be combined with other clothing items like a jinbei, and there are variations such as the onsen yukata and festival yukata.