Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 留袖(とめそで) in Japanese

留袖
Kana Reading
とめそで
Romaji
tomesode
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    formal, usually black, kimono with designs along the bottom of the skirt worn by married women on ceremonial occasions


Kanji in this word

10 strokes

sleeve, wing (building), extension, give cold shoulder

On'Yomi: シュウ

Kun'Yomi: そで

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JLPT 3

10 strokes

detain, fasten, halt, stop

On'Yomi: リュウ, ル

Kun'Yomi: と.める, と.まる, とど.める, とど.まる, るうぶる

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