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hifu

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A protective padded outer vest or pinafore worn by children over their kimono on outings, such as Shichi-Go-San, in lieu of an obi or pair of hakama.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

Abbreviation of high intensity focused ultrasound.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable

Topics: medicine, sciences

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History

Etymology

From Japanese 被風, 被布, 披風 (ひふ, hifu).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: 被風 (hifu) — kimono over-apron
  • Japanese: 被布 (hifu) — kimono over-apron
  • Japanese: 披風 (hifu) — kimono over-apron