浴衣

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 浴衣 is read as ゆかた and means “light summer kimono”.
• Basic usage: The examples show a blue yukata at a summer festival and a light robe provided at an inn.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It is an unlined, lightweight Japanese robe worn in summer or after bathing and is less formal than many types of 着物.