noun
noshi-me ceremonial robe
A traditional Japanese ceremonial garment woven with a mix of plain and silk threads, often featuring a striped or patterned design. Historically worn by samurai and later used in formal settings. The term is specialized and primarily encountered in historical or cultural contexts.
熨斗目は、武家の礼装として用いられた。
The noshi-me was used as formal attire by samurai families.
博物館で江戸時代の熨斗目が展示されている。
An Edo-period noshi-me is on display at the museum.
熨斗 (noshi) refers to the decorative paper strip attached to gifts, while 熨斗目 (noshi-me) is a type of ceremonial garment. The shared kanji 熨斗 is used phonetically and does not imply a direct semantic link.
The term 熨斗目 (noshi-me) likely derives from the resemblance of its striped pattern to the bundled paper strips called 熨斗 (noshi). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the name is conventionally associated with this visual similarity.