The world kimono literally means "clothing", and is the most recognizable garment from the Japanese culture - even not being the most used anymore.

During the Meiji period (September 8, 1868 - July 30, 1912; when Japan moved out from being a feudal society), the western culture and fashion started to get imported and became more popular; kimonos now are more expensive and used only in special occasions.

Due to this, many people nowadays won't know how to properly put and tie a kimono (since it's a complicated procedure), having to ask help for their mothers or take a course at a kimono school.

A kimono has a lot of different parts:

Front

• Yuki - sleeve length
• Sodetsuke - armhole seam
  
• Miyatsukuchi - opening below armhole
  
• Furi - sleeve below armhole
  
• Ushiromigoro - rear main section
  
• Fuki - hem guard
  

Rear

• Tomoeri - overcollar
  
• Uraeri - inner collar
  
• Sodeguchi - sleeve opening
  
• Sode - sleeve
  
• Tamoto - sleeve pouch
  
• Eri - collar
  
• Doura - upper lining
  
• Okumi - front panel below the collar
  
• Maemigoro - front main section
  
• Susomawashi - lower lining
  

(picture and info taken from Japan Zone)