Gasan

/ɡæˈsɑːn/ noun

Definition

A type of Japanese decorative clothing or garment accessory.

Etymology

From Japanese, origin related to traditional Japanese textile arts and dress. The term evolved within Japanese fashion vocabulary to describe specific garment components or decorative elements used in traditional attire.

Kelly Says

This word bridges cultures in fashion terminology—it shows how English borrowed specific Japanese clothing vocabulary, much like how French gave us 'boutique' and Italian gave us 'fashion' itself. Language follows trade routes and cultural exchange!

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