sleeveless undergarment; padded undershirt
A traditional Japanese sleeveless padded undergarment, often worn under kimono or martial arts uniforms for warmth or protection.
See also: 胴衣 (どうい)
On cold days, I wear a padded undershirt under my kimono.
When practicing kendo, I wear a padded undershirt.
Standard kanji spelling for this garment.
Alternate kanji spelling; also read どうい with a different meaning.
Compound of 胴 (どう, 'torso') and 着 (ぎ, 'clothing'). The spelling 胴衣 is also used, but 胴着 is more common for this specific garment.