Lesson 47 Kimono and Traditional Dress
Topic Question: On what occasions do Japanese people wear kimonos?
▮ Try Answering the Question Yourself
Think about different events and ceremonies in Japan where kimonos might be worn. Consider both traditional and modern contexts.
Sample Answer
“Japanese people wear kimonos on various special occasions like weddings, tea ceremonies, festivals, Coming of Age Day, and New Year’s celebrations. Kimonos represent traditional Japanese culture and are chosen based on the season, event, and wearer’s age and marital status.”
▮ 5 Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer
Pronounce the Words Correctly (Pronunciation Training) + Make Sentences Using the Words Instantly
- Weddings (結婚式): Ceremonies where two people are united in marriage.
- Tea ceremonies (茶道): Traditional rituals in Japan for preparing and presenting matcha (powdered green tea).
- Festivals (祭り): Public celebrations or gatherings, often with historical or cultural significance.
- Season (季節): One of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter), each with its own characteristic weather conditions.
- Marital status (婚姻状況): The legal standing of being married or unmarried.
▮ Answer the Instructor’s 3 Questions Based on the Sample Answer
- What are some occasions when kimonos are traditionally worn in Japan?
- How does the choice of kimono vary?
- Why are kimonos significant in Japanese culture?
▮ Mastering Middle School English Grammar:
Who is she talking to? What is it like?
(questions 3)
In questions beginning Who … ? / What … ? / Where … ? / Which … ?, prepositions
(to/from/with, etc.) usually go at the end:
● ‘Where are you from?” ‘I’m from Thailand “
● “Jack was afraid.” “What was he afraid of
● “Who do these books belong to?” “They’re mine.”
● “Tom’s father is in the hospital.” “Which hospital is he in?”
● “ Kate is going on vacation.” “Who with?”/ “Who is she going with?”
What’s it like?/ What are they like?, etc.
When we say “What is it like?,” like is a preposi1io11. lt is not the verb like (Do you like
your new house?).
● A: There’s a new restaurant near my house.
B: What’s it like? Is it good?
A: I don’t know. I haven’t eaten there yet.
● A: Did you have a good vacation? What was the weather like’
B: It was great. It was sunny every day.
Example Sentences Based on the Grammar Practice and Sample Answer:
- Which festivals do people wear kimonos at? (People wear kimonos at traditional Japanese festivals.)
- What is it like to wear a kimono? (Wearing a kimono feels special and connects one to Japanese traditions.)
- Who decides which kimono to wear for a wedding? (The person wearing the kimono or a stylist may decide, based on tradition and personal preference.)
Make Sentences Based on the Above Example Sentences Yourself:
