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Meaning & History
From Japanese 小袖 (kosode), a smaller Japanese robe similar to a kimono, worn either under a kimono or on its own.The word is a compound of 小 (ko) meaning "small" + 袖 (sode) meaning "sleeve". The ko here refers to the opening of the sleeve, which is smaller than that of the more formal kimono.