山やま形がた袖そで章しょう

noun

chevron (military rank insignia)

Refers to the V-shaped stripe(s) worn on a uniform sleeve to indicate rank, especially in military contexts. Compare 山形紋 for a broader heraldic chevron pattern.

See also: 山形紋

• 彼かれの制せい服ふくの袖そでには、山やま形がた袖そで章しょうが縫ぬい付つけられていた。

  A chevron was sewn onto the sleeve of his uniform.