Wondrous Words Wednesday
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I found several unfamiliar words in PACHINKO by Min Jin Lee.
1. fusty – “At the station, there were young men in fancy Western suits that made Isak’s clothing look dated and fusty and beautiful women wearing glorious kimonos that would have made Dokhee swoon with pleasure at their exceptional colors and embroidery.”
I love this word! In this case, fusty means old-fashioned in attitude or style.
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2. yukata – “She returned, wearing a red yukata.”
A yukata is a light, cotton kimono.
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What words do you want to celebrate today?
My very nice yukata that I bought in Japan met a scary end: I set the droopy sleeve on fire when I brushed it across a hot stove burner! Luckily I doused the flames before it burned my arm (or worse)!
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I thought I knew fusty…but I was wrong!
I’ve always liked the word “fusty” … my maternal grandmother was a bit fusty.
I should have known fusty but I didn’t know it or yukata.
I like fusty too. I can easily add that to my everyday vocabulary. Thanks Kathy.
I am almost positive that I am the proud owner of a yukata!
I’ve heard fusty used before but yukata is totally new to me!
I like both words. Are you reading a Japanese novel?
I like “fusty.”
Yukata is new to me! I hope to remember it.