Thank you! I've only been taught that the deeper the bow the more respectful it is, but never knew there are actual names for different bows and proper ways of doing them.
thanks for the video! it was really interesting to see the information about bowing. I already know bowing's history and styles in china, so it was really interesting to see the similarities.
I was used to it as an Aikido student but really I've got to many knee problems. I sit in seiza during rei but then I simply cross-sit (with my sensei's agreement)
This was very helpful, thank you! 😊 I've noticed in your other videos you sort of dip your body a little and use a specific step when turning. Is that another kimono manner, or a personal preference?
I just realized that I developed the habit of sitting that way during Pa-kua training sessions! Maybe I was born to wear a kimono😂😂. Very interesting the explanation and the culture behind each movement! Hugs from Brazil
I really can't wait to make my first Kimono! ^w^ Your channel is really helpful and you explain things very well! I do have one question tho: Is there anything you can do when anything involving sitting on your knees is insanely painful, that's not disrespectful? If you know what I mean :'D Because I cannot put weight on my knees at all even with padding so Seiza is sadly not an option :c
Super informative video. I wish I saw this before I went on my trip to Kyoto with a yukata on. What I do want to know is how to prevent a kimono from wrinkling, because just after 2 hrs of getting the kimono on, the sleeves and chest area of my kimono looked like I never steam ironed it 2 hrs ago.
I believe everyone should respect the practices, beliefs and cultures of different societies and try their utmost to behave in a manner which pleases their hosts when in a foreign country. Having said that though, I wish to give thanks for blue jeans.
Your video is lovely, plus your kitsuke is gorgeous! I wonder though, I was told (by a Japanese person) that it's rude to show one's calfs when walking up the stairs, i.e. nothing beyond the tabi line should show. Is this so?
Hi! Yes, it is definitely told not to show your ankles when walking (!!!). But when you think of stairs it is up to impossible not show your ankles and when you once walked up an old Japanese stairway you can only conclude that this is a made up manner (or at least a manner for royals who did not walk outside). My experience is: do rather make sure not to step on your hem to keep your Kitsuke on point, because that would look even more awkward than that moment in the stairs 😉
Thank for your informative video. I am Muslim and, for this reason, very drawn to the modesty, beauty and femininity of the kimono. Also, I couldn't help but notice that 2 of the bows you demonstrated are very similar to those performed in making prayer in Islam. Dogeza is what Muslims call sujood (or prostration) and gomennasai is similar to what is called ruku. We would never fully prostrate for any human being, by the way, as we reserve this act for showing total submission before the Creator of the Worlds.
thank you for the video! every time i sit down in a chair whilst wearing kimono, a ‘bubble’ forms above my butt when i stand back up (due to the fabric in the back getting pulled/stretched down as i sit down) - is this because of the way i’ve tied my kimono? is there a way to avoid this? thank you!
Sasha Spenny hi! You would usually fold a Uchikake in a way that is called “yogidatami”. Covered that in this video ua-cam.com/video/tHaTEgok4jY/v-deo.html 😉
So how do you get up from your knees when you have arthritis and either need help, something to push up on or have to reposition your legs? I can no longer stand up the way you showed.
Amazing video! Thank you so much. I wish I knew those rules while wearing Kimono for the first time, that would help me not to look that funny for the locals :)
Anastasiya Lysyuk thank you! I don’t think that many Japanese would even notice when you do something wrong, because they don’t wear kimono that often themselves 😉
Look up the word "etiquette" I think that "kimono etiquette" may be a more accurate title for this content. I know as one who knows more than one language it's always fun to learn new words.
Manner: a characteristic or customary mode of acting : CUSTOM Etiquette:: the conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social or official life It seems to me that the goal here is more about etiquette- that there is an authority behind what she says to be considered polite in this particular situation. "Manner" is more of a general term, your manner could be rude, terse, polite, cold, joyous. Etiquette seems more precise a term because it implies an expressly polite manner and cannot be interpreted otherwise. But I try to be a "word collector" of sorts when I can, and I am sure others don't share this interest.
@@Stranger_Than_Fiction299 Even just going by the definitions you gave, I think "manner" is still the more appropriate term. Regardless, I think your original comment was ruder than you intended it to be. Just goes to show that even well-intentioned remarks are often better left unsaid.
@@ashleejones1690 and sometimes rudeness is in the eye of the beholder. I didn't insult anyone, just gave a suggestion as a fellow second language learner. If you have a problem with that, keep scrolling. People correct me and I try not to make it about my ego, I make it an opportunity to learn. Maybe instead of calling others rude and telling them that you don't think they have the same right to comment as you do, it would be more useful to not take everything as a personal slight to you.
This kimono of yours is gorgeous and I enjoyed watching a lot of your content! I have learned so much from your channel, thank you!
Thank you! I've only been taught that the deeper the bow the more respectful it is, but never knew there are actual names for different bows and proper ways of doing them.
I look forward to the going to the washroom tutorial. Thank you for the explanation of the different bows.
Rachael Explosion thanks for watching! Hahaha! I’m also looking forward to film that 😂😂
thanks for the video! it was really interesting to see the information about bowing. I already know bowing's history and styles in china, so it was really interesting to see the similarities.
Can you do a video on wedding kimonos? mainly about the layers and types etc
I came to this video because I'm learning karate, and want to be more graceful in my bowing and seiza. It was very helpful!
I love your kitsuke in this video. That amount of han eri showing is my ideal but I always have trouble getting my collars to stay in place.
Man, I try to sit on seiza when ever I can, but it still painful after 5-6 min!😓
Do it everyday and increase it by a minute everyday.
Oh yeah... I hate seiza and change the position to sit as soon as someone allows it. Haha!
I was used to it as an Aikido student but really I've got to many knee problems. I sit in seiza during rei but then I simply cross-sit (with my sensei's agreement)
You make standing up from seiza look so easy! I can’t get my toes to bend like that ;_; it’s the most dreaded part of anytime I wear my kimono!
Haha! You'll get used to it :D :D
This was very helpful, thank you! 😊 I've noticed in your other videos you sort of dip your body a little and use a specific step when turning. Is that another kimono manner, or a personal preference?
probably a manner
I just realized that I developed the habit of sitting that way during Pa-kua training sessions! Maybe I was born to wear a kimono😂😂. Very interesting the explanation and the culture behind each movement! Hugs from Brazil
So helpful! Thank you so much Billy 😊
👍👍😔 Thank you! Good manners are always in style & prevent unnecessary offense & hurt feelings in every culture. 🌸
Hi billi-san, can you make a video on how to move in hikizori kimono? Arigato gozimasu!!
I really can't wait to make my first Kimono! ^w^ Your channel is really helpful and you explain things very well!
I do have one question tho: Is there anything you can do when anything involving sitting on your knees is insanely painful, that's not disrespectful? If you know what I mean :'D
Because I cannot put weight on my knees at all even with padding so Seiza is sadly not an option :c
thank you so much 💖🫰
Super informative video. I wish I saw this before I went on my trip to Kyoto with a yukata on. What I do want to know is how to prevent a kimono from wrinkling, because just after 2 hrs of getting the kimono on, the sleeves and chest area of my kimono looked like I never steam ironed it 2 hrs ago.
You are so graceful! Thank you so much for showing us!
A fascinating topic-thank you!
Very nice Kimono manner
thankyou so much it make sense💖🫰
I believe everyone should respect the practices, beliefs and cultures of different societies and try their utmost to behave in a manner which pleases their hosts when in a foreign country.
Having said that though, I wish to give thanks for blue jeans.
深い青の綺麗な着物ですね。コーディネートも落ち着いた爽やかさがあって素敵です♪
橘青葉 夏の訪問着なので、涼しく見たいですねー！私もだいぶ気に入ったので、これからの夏の結婚式を楽しみにします！笑
I wanted to know what clothes were worn in Japan in the edo period
Your video is lovely, plus your kitsuke is gorgeous! I wonder though, I was told (by a Japanese person) that it's rude to show one's calfs when walking up the stairs, i.e. nothing beyond the tabi line should show. Is this so?
Hi! Yes, it is definitely told not to show your ankles when walking (!!!). But when you think of stairs it is up to impossible not show your ankles and when you once walked up an old Japanese stairway you can only conclude that this is a made up manner (or at least a manner for royals who did not walk outside). My experience is: do rather make sure not to step on your hem to keep your Kitsuke on point, because that would look even more awkward than that moment in the stairs 😉
I love your videos and it realy helps with my kimono
Thank you very much for your videos !! I learn a lot thanks to you! continue like that!😊
abdoulay siby aww! You’re too sweet! Thank you!!!!
@@BillyMatsunaga thank you that's nice of you😊😉
Thank you for the great videos 😊❤️
Thank for your informative video. I am Muslim and, for this reason, very drawn to the modesty, beauty and femininity of the kimono. Also, I couldn't help but notice that 2 of the bows you demonstrated are very similar to those performed in making prayer in Islam. Dogeza is what Muslims call sujood (or prostration) and gomennasai is similar to what is called ruku. We would never fully prostrate for any human being, by the way, as we reserve this act for showing total submission before the Creator of the Worlds.
I’m religious also and that’s a big reason I started wearing kimono. It’s modest but still beautiful.
I loved your videos
Wonderful. Thank you. Important information
Thank you so much!!
Спасибо очень познавательно~🤗✨🌸💎
lovely video!
thank you!!
Getting up looks very hard to do in a kimono ; Do they allow for older people ?.
That kimono is so blue the camera had a hard time adjusting haha ☆♡☆♡
What kind of summer kimono are you wearing? Looks very nice! 😊
Leela Samaroo it’s a usual summer hōmongi. Nothing special 🙈🙈
Thank you so much for the video !!!
J C thanks for watching!! ❤️
thank you for the video! every time i sit down in a chair whilst wearing kimono, a ‘bubble’ forms above my butt when i stand back up (due to the fabric in the back getting pulled/stretched down as i sit down) - is this because of the way i’ve tied my kimono? is there a way to avoid this? thank you!
Can you do a video on how to fold Uchikake?
Sasha Spenny hi! You would usually fold a Uchikake in a way that is called “yogidatami”. Covered that in this video ua-cam.com/video/tHaTEgok4jY/v-deo.html 😉
Arigato sensei!
That thing to not drop the sleeves in food or anything came in some way automatically to me while seiza is still a big deal...
Veronica Piccolo I think most of the things in this videos come automatically. Seiza will also get better, when you have to do it a lot 😄
So how do you get up from your knees when you have arthritis and either need help, something to push up on or have to reposition your legs? I can no longer stand up the way you showed.
Hi & thank you because this is my issue as well. For now, sitting at the edge of chairs are my best option.
My issue too. If you need a walking stick, how do you hold your kimono and lean on the stick to get up from seiza?
They have kimono chairs that would help. I use one when pregnant because I’m so large and off balance.
Lovely video, thank you so much!!
Amazing video! Thank you so much. I wish I knew those rules while wearing Kimono for the first time, that would help me not to look that funny for the locals :)
Anastasiya Lysyuk thank you! I don’t think that many Japanese would even notice when you do something wrong, because they don’t wear kimono that often themselves 😉
How does someone go to the bathroom in a kimono
She posted a video about it here you go ua-cam.com/video/gIw1IVmoZHE/v-deo.html
@@nutsykuku9460 lol I found the video about 5 minutes after commenting this
Thank you, this was a good video. It helped me feel more comfortable being more womanly
Thankyou🪡🧵👘💙
Look up the word "etiquette" I think that "kimono etiquette" may be a more accurate title for this content. I know as one who knows more than one language it's always fun to learn new words.
Etiquette and manner mean essentially the exact same thing
Manner: a characteristic or customary mode of acting : CUSTOM
Etiquette:: the conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social or official life
It seems to me that the goal here is more about etiquette- that there is an authority behind what she says to be considered polite in this particular situation. "Manner" is more of a general term, your manner could be rude, terse, polite, cold, joyous. Etiquette seems more precise a term because it implies an expressly polite manner and cannot be interpreted otherwise. But I try to be a "word collector" of sorts when I can, and I am sure others don't share this interest.
@@Stranger_Than_Fiction299 Even just going by the definitions you gave, I think "manner" is still the more appropriate term. Regardless, I think your original comment was ruder than you intended it to be. Just goes to show that even well-intentioned remarks are often better left unsaid.
@@ashleejones1690 and sometimes rudeness is in the eye of the beholder. I didn't insult anyone, just gave a suggestion as a fellow second language learner. If you have a problem with that, keep scrolling. People correct me and I try not to make it about my ego, I make it an opportunity to learn. Maybe instead of calling others rude and telling them that you don't think they have the same right to comment as you do, it would be more useful to not take everything as a personal slight to you.
I learnt Japanese, but know nothing of their manners ,food style..tk you