羽は織おり袴はかま

noun

haori and hakama; Japanese male formal attire

Refers to the combination of a haori (short coat) and hakama (pleated trousers), traditionally worn as formal wear by Japanese men. Still used for ceremonies such as weddings and coming-of-age events.

See also: 羽織 · 袴 (はかま)

• 成せい人じん式しきでは羽は織おり袴はかまを着きる若わか者ものが多おおい。

  Many young men wear haori and hakama at the coming-of-age ceremony.