also: かんさん
noun
ancient Japanese sweat-absorbent summer garment
Archaic term for a lightweight summer garment worn in ancient Japan, designed to absorb sweat. Only encountered in historical or specialized contexts.
汗衫は、古墳時代の夏の衣料として知られている。
The 汗衫 is known as a summer garment from the Kofun period.
The term is of native Japanese origin, combining 汗 (sweat) and 衫 (garment). The reading かざみ is likely a kun'yomi-based compound, while かんさん is a later Sino-Japanese reading. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.