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A furisode (振袖, lit. swinging sleeves) is a style of kimono. It is the most formal style of kimono worn by unmarried women in Japan. The furisode is made of very fine, brightly colored silk, and is commonly rented or bought by parents for their daughters to wear when celebrating Coming of Age Day the year they turn 20. By wearing a furisode, a young woman signifies that she is both single and a legal adult, and thus available for marriage. In this sense, a furisode might be likened to the formal gowns worn by debutantes in the West.

The furisode is generally worn for formal social functions such as the tea ceremony or wedding ceremonies of relatives. As a furisode can be very expensive, many women rent them as needed rather than purchasing them. A furisode normally costs about ¥100,000 to ¥300,000 to rent and over ¥1,000,000 (approximately $10,000 US) to purchase.

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-A '''furisode''' ([[Japanese language|Japanese]]: 振袖, ''furisode'') is a style of [[kimono]]. It is the most formal style of kimono worn by unmarried women in [[Japan]].  The furisode is made of very fine, brightly colored [[silk]], and is commonly rented or bought by parents for their daughters to wear when celebrating [[Seijin shiki|Coming of Age Day]] the year they turn 20. By wearing a furisode, a young woman signifies that she is both single and a legal adult, and thus available for [[marriage]].  In this sense, a furisode might be likened to the formal [[evening gown|gowns]] worn by [[debutante]]s in the West.
+A {{nihongo|'''furisode'''|振袖||lit. swinging sleeves}} is a style of [[kimono]]. It is the most formal style of kimono worn by unmarried women in [[Japan]].  The furisode is made of very fine, brightly colored [[silk]], and is commonly rented or bought by parents for their daughters to wear when celebrating [[Seijin shiki|Coming of Age Day]] the year they turn 20. By wearing a furisode, a young woman signifies that she is both single and a legal adult, and thus available for [[marriage]].  In this sense, a furisode might be likened to the formal [[evening gown|gowns]] worn by [[debutante]]s in the West.
-Furisode are distinguishable by their long sleeves, which average between 39 and 42 inches in length.  The name "furisode" literally translates as swinging (''furi'') sleeves (''sode'').  The furisode is generally worn for formal social functions such as the [[Japanese tea ceremony|tea ceremony]] or [[wedding]] ceremonies of relatives.  As a furisode can be very expensive, many women rent them as needed rather than purchasing them.  A furisode normally costs about [[¥]]100,000 to ¥300,000 to rent and over ¥1,000,000 (approximately $10,000 US) to purchase.
+The furisode is generally worn for formal social functions such as the [[Japanese tea ceremony|tea ceremony]] or [[wedding]] ceremonies of relatives.  As a furisode can be very expensive, many women rent them as needed rather than purchasing them.  A furisode normally costs about [[¥]]100,000 to ¥300,000 to rent and over ¥1,000,000 (approximately $10,000 US) to purchase.
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List of items traditionally worn in Japan
Traditional	Chihaya Fundoshi Furisode Hanten Hakama Haori Happi Jinbei Jōe Jūnihitoe Keikogi Kosode Kimono Kyahan Mawashi Mino Nemaki Samue Shitagi Sokutai Uwagi Yukata
Headgear	Benkan Hachimaki Kanmuri Kanzashi Kasa Raikan Shaguma Tenugui Tokin Tsunokakushi
Belt / sash	Obi Uwa-obi Tasuki
Footwear	Geta Jika-tabi Okobo Tabi Uwabaki Waraji Zōri