肩かた上あげ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

shoulder tuck; tuck at the shoulder

A tuck sewn into the shoulder of a child's garment to adjust length, allowing it to be let down as the child grows. Commonly used in kimono and children's clothing.

See also: 肩揚げを下ろす (かたあげをおろす) · 肩揚げが取れる (かたあげがとれる)

• 子こどもの着き物ものの肩かた上あげを下おろす時じ期きが来きた。

  It's time to let down the shoulder tucks on the child's kimono.

• このワンピースには肩かた上あげがしてあるので、来らい年ねんも着きられます。

  This dress has shoulder tucks, so she can wear it next year too.