also: まいぎ · まいごろも · まいぎん
noun
traditional Japanese dance costume
Rare term for clothing worn in traditional Japanese dance performances.
舞衣を着て、優雅に舞を披露した。
She performed an elegant dance wearing a traditional dance costume.
noun
noh costume for goddesses and dragon girls
Specific to noh theater; worn by roles of goddesses or dragon girls.
能楽で、女神や竜女の役は華やかな舞衣をまとう。
In noh, the roles of goddesses and dragon girls wear gorgeous costumes.
Kana spelling for clarity, as the kanji may be unfamiliar.
Alternate reading; less common than まいぎぬ.
Compound of 舞 (mai, 'dance') and 衣 (koromo, 'robe'), with the reading まいぎぬ likely from 衣 (ginu). The exact derivation is uncertain; the term is rare and primarily used in traditional performing arts contexts.