noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
sleeveless (garment)
Describes clothing without sleeves, such as a sleeveless dress or top.
夏は袖なしのワンピースが涼しい。
In summer, a sleeveless dress is cool.
noun
Abbreviation of 袖無し羽織, a traditional Japanese short coat without sleeves.
See also: 袖無し羽織
「袖なし」は袖無し羽織の略称として使われることがある。
袖なし is sometimes used as an abbreviation for 袖無し羽織.
Compound of 袖 (sleeve) + なし (without).