ポケットチーフ

noun

pocket square; decorative handkerchief

A decorative handkerchief placed in the breast pocket of a suit jacket as a fashion accessory. Wasei-eigo from English 'pocket handkerchief'.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from pocket (handker)chief

• スーツの胸むねポケットにポケットチーフを挿さすと、おしゃれに見みえる。

  Putting a pocket square in the breast pocket of a suit makes you look stylish.

• 結けっ婚こん式しきでは、白しろいポケットチーフがよく使つかわれる。

  At weddings, a white pocket square is often used.