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Hanbok vs Kimono - What's the difference?

hanbok | kimono |

As nouns the difference between hanbok and kimono

is that hanbok is the traditional Korean dress, often characterized by vibrant colours and simple lines without pockets while kimono is a traditional Japanese robe-like garment that is now generally worn only in formal occasions.

hanbok

English

(wikipedia hanbok)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The traditional Korean dress, often characterized by vibrant colours and simple lines without pockets.

    • kimono

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (rare) (l)

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A traditional Japanese robe-like garment that is now generally worn only in formal occasions.
  • A yukata.
  • A long robe-like garment.

    • Usage notes

    In Japanese, a yukata is not considered to be a type of kimono, except in the broad meaning of kimono of clothing .

    Derived terms

    * (l)

    External links

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