上うわ前まえ

noun

outer overlap of a kimono; front panel of a wrap garment

Refers to the part of a kimono or similar wrap-front garment that lies on top when worn, farthest from the skin. Contrasts with 下前 (したまえ), the inner panel.

See also: 下前

• 着き物ものを着きるときは、上うわ前まえを下した前まえの上うえに重かさねます。

  When wearing a kimono, you overlap the outer panel over the inner panel.

noun

percentage; commission; cut

Used for a share or percentage taken from a transaction, often in business or informal contexts. Related to 上米 (うわまい), an older term for a tribute or tax portion.

See also: 上米 (うわまい)

• 仲ちゅう介かい業ぎょう者しゃが上うわ前まえをはねる。

  The intermediary takes a cut.

• 彼かれは売うり上あげの上うわ前まえをピンはねしていた。

  He was skimming a percentage off the sales.