雪ゆき袴ばかま

noun

snow hakama; work hakama for snow

A type of traditional Japanese work trousers (hakama) designed for use in snowy conditions. Often associated with rural or historical workwear. Compare with 山袴 (yama-bakama), a similar garment for mountain work.

See also: 山袴

• 昔むかしの農のう家かでは、冬ふゆに雪ゆき袴ばかまを履はいて外そと仕し事ごとをした。

  In old farming households, people wore snow hakama when working outside in winter.