noun
bottom of the sleeve
Archaic term for the lower edge or opening of a sleeve.
古い文献では、袖下のほつれを繕う描写がある。
In old texts, there are descriptions of mending the frayed bottom of a sleeve.
noun
height of the sleeve (of traditional Japanese clothing)
Refers to the vertical length of a sleeve in traditional garments like kimono.
着物の袖下を測るときは、肩から袖口までの長さを見ます。
When measuring the sleeve height of a kimono, you check the length from the shoulder to the cuff.
noun
secret; secret bribe
Euphemistic use, likely related to hiding something in one's sleeve. Compare 袖の下.
See also: 袖の下
「袖下」が袖の下の意味で使われることがあるが、現代ではほとんど見かけない。
袖下 is sometimes used to mean a secret bribe, but it is rarely seen in modern Japanese.