Kimono in Japanese means “thing to wear”. Different patterns， colors and fabrics are used for different occasions21. There are many different parts to a kimono. The white undergarment （內衣）with a stiff22 collar holds the kimono well. A lot of layers under the waistband23 makes a person look elegant24. It requires a special technique to put on kimonos and it is not easy. Wearing kimono can be difficult for first-timers too. People may find it is hard to breathe while wearing a kimono. And a kimono matches with the Japanese sandals25， which can be a challenge as well.

It is the symbol26 of Japanese culture. These traditional clothes of Japan were worn more often in the past. Nowadays， most Japanese people wear their kimono on special occasions. However， it is possible to wear a kimono in daily life， as a fashion. Kyoto is one of the few cities in Japan where people wear kimonos more often. People may wear kimonos to go out to eat， to visit museums， while viewing the cherry blossoms27 or autumn leaves， to go shopping downtown， and so on. To encourage people in wearing kimonos， the city of Kyoto offers discounts28 to men and women wearing kimonos when visiting museums， temples， subways， and even restaurants.

Visitors to Kyoto are encouraged to rent or buy kimonos too. There are a lot of places that will help visitors rent and put on kimonos， at a reasonable price. To fully immerse29 yourself in the culture of Kyoto， you can rent a kimono and walk around the citys old streets. Kimonos look great in photos with the traditional Kyoto as the background.

在日语中，“和服”的意思是“穿的东西”。和服中不同的花纹、颜色和布料会用在不同的着衣场合。和服包括很多不同的部分。硬领的白色内衣能够帮助和服成形，腰带下面一层层的布料让人看起来挺拔、优雅。穿和服不是一件容易的事，需要特殊的技巧。对第一次穿和服的人来说，这可能是个挑战。很多人发现穿上和服很难呼吸。而且，和服常和日本木屐搭配，人们走起来也会有困难。

和服是日本文化的象征。这些日本传统服装在过去更受欢迎。如今，大部分日本人只有在特殊场合才会穿和服。但日常生活中以穿和服为潮也不是不可能。京都，就是日本少数几个人们常穿和服的城市。人们穿着和服出门就餐，去博物馆参观，去赏樱花或红叶，去市中心购物等。为了鼓励大家多穿和服，京都市给穿着和服参观博物馆、寺庙，乘坐地铁或去餐馆就餐的市民提供各种折扣。

京都还鼓励游客租用或者购买和服。很多地方都帮助游客租赁和穿着和服表演，且价格合理。如果想完全融入京都的文化，你不妨租一套和服，漫步在城市的老街。在古老的京都背景下，穿和服拍照特别美。

Tip

as well：意思是“也”“又”。如：1）Id love to see that as well.我也要看那些东西。2）If he winks at you， you may wink back as well. 如果他向你使眼色，你也可以使眼色以示回应。