革威 (かわおどし) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
leather lacing; binding of armor plates with leather thongs
historical term
Historical term referring to the technique of connecting the small plates (kozane) of traditional Japanese armor using leather cords or thongs.
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I learned about the leather lacing technique at the museum.
威intimidate, dignity, majesty 韋tanned leather radical (no. 178) 縅the thread/braid (of armour), (kokuji) Similar words
- 威
威 (odoshi) is the general term for lacing or binding in armor, while 革威 (kawaodoshi) specifies leather as the material.
- 縅
縅 is a variant character used specifically for armor lacing; 革縅 is an alternative spelling of the same term.
Etymology
Compound of 革 (kawa, 'leather') and 威 (odoshi, 'lacing, binding'), referring to the leather cords used to connect armor plates.
