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A Template:Nihongo (alternately Template:Nihongo or Template:Nihongo) is a traditional set of Japanese clothing worn by men, women and children during summer as loungewear.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Consisting of a side-tying, tube-sleeved kimono-style top and a pair of trousers, Template:Transliteration were originally menswear only, although in recent years women's Template:Transliteration have become popular.
DescriptionEdit
Template:Transliteration typically come in a matching set of a top and trousers that are either short or long. Although the trousers resemble Western trousers, the top resembles a kimono, with a wrapped front and a long collar set on a diagonal angle. However, unlike kimono, Template:Transliteration typically do not have an overlapping front panel (known as the Template:Transliteration), and feature two sets of ties – one inside and the other outside – to fasten the top shut. The top is roughly hip-length, and is wrapped left over right, with the internal ties fastened before the external ones.
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Template:Transliteration seams are very loosely sewn to allow for ventilation during hot weather, and from a distance appear to form a short gap between different fabric pieces.
UseEdit
Template:Transliteration are usually worn as a form of nightwear or house clothes, and are considered very informal clothing. Normally, Template:Transliteration are typically only worn outside the house when travelling short distances, such as to go on a local errand, collecting the mail or while shopping. The formal use of Template:Transliteration, or wearing it outside the house for a long period, is frowned upon.
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The whale shark is also known as the Template:Nihongo3 or Template:Nihongo3 in Japanese, due to its skin patterns resembling those seen on Template:Transliteration.