noun
ancient bracelet; stringed jewel arm ornament
Archaic term for a bracelet made of strung jewels or bells, worn at the elbow in ancient Japan. Not used in modern everyday language.
古墳時代の遺跡から、たまきと呼ばれる腕飾りが出土した。
An arm ornament called a tamaki was excavated from a Kofun-period site.
noun
archer's elbow bracer
Historical term for a protective bracer worn on the elbow by archers. Also archaic and not used in modern contexts.
武士は弓を引くとき、左肘にたまきを着けた。
When drawing a bow, a warrior wore a tamaki on his left elbow.
The origin is uncertain. The word たまき is ancient, appearing in early Japanese texts. The kanji 手纏 literally means 'hand-wrapping', reflecting its use on the arm.