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Jyutpingwo4 fuk6
Yalewòh fuhk
Definition
Kimono; a traditional Japanese garment with wide sleeves, wrapped in front.
colloquialclothingtravel
How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional Japanese garment, and is almost exclusively used in the context of travel to Japan or cultural events. While it is a loan word from Japanese, it is fully integrated into Cantonese and follows local grammar rules for nouns.
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tou3套touExamples
She specifically rented a kimono to take photos when she traveled to Japan.
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