A traditional Japanese apron, often a simple cloth tied at the waist, used in shops, workshops, or kitchens. Similar to 前掛け and エプロン, but 前垂れ often implies a more traditional or workwear style.
The craftsman is working with an apron tied on.
The clerk at the Japanese confectionery shop wore an indigo apron.
Standard kanji spelling.
Abbreviated kanji form, less common but still seen.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling, sometimes used for clarity.
Compound of 前 (mae, 'front') and 垂れ (tare, 'hanging'), literally 'front hanging cloth'.