Translation guide
A red hakama is a traditional Japanese divided or undivided skirt-like garment, typically worn over a kimono. In modern contexts, it is most commonly associated with female Shinto shrine maidens (miko) and certain formal or ceremonial attire.
The red hakama worn by miko (shrine maidens) as part of their traditional uniform.
The standard term for the red hakama worn by shrine maidens. 緋袴 (hibakama) specifically refers to the scarlet-red divided skirt.
You often see shrine maidens' red hakama at Shinto shrines.
A more general description meaning 'red hakama'. Can be used when the specific term 緋袴 is not known or in casual conversation.
That shrine maiden is wearing a red hakama.
Red hakama worn for formal occasions such as graduations, coming-of-age ceremonies, or traditional performances, often by women.
The specific term for a scarlet-red hakama, often used in formal settings like graduation ceremonies for female students.
It is a tradition to wear a red hakama at the graduation ceremony.
General term for a red hakama, suitable for describing the garment in less specialized contexts.
Red hakama used in historical reenactments, Noh theater, or period dramas.
Red hakama are strongly associated with miko (shrine maidens) in modern Japan. If you refer to a 'red hakama' without context, most Japanese speakers will think of a shrine maiden's uniform.
I saw someone wearing a red hakama at the coming-of-age ceremony.
The scarlet hakama on the Noh stage was vivid.