脇明け

わきあけ

• Noun

  common noun
  1. robe worn by military officials with a round collar, unstitched open sides, and no wrapped fabric along the bottom.

     See also 闕腋の袍 .

  2. small opening in the side of traditional Japanese clothing (where the sleeve meets the bodice, below the armpit); clothing with such an opening (usu. worn by women or children).

     See also 八つ口 .