early-modern men's jacket resembling a haori
Historical garment from the Edo period; a short jacket with many pockets and functions, worn by men. Not used in modern everyday clothing.
See also: 羽織
ten virtues; many merits
Original meaning, often used in Buddhist or Confucian contexts to refer to a set of ten virtuous qualities. Also used more loosely to mean 'many good points'.
In Edo-period ukiyo-e, townsmen wearing a jittoku are often depicted.
In Buddhism, the concept of the ten virtues is sometimes expounded.
This tool is said to possess many merits.