work hakama; mountain hakama
Traditional loose trousers worn for outdoor work, farming, or mountain activities; similar to regular hakama but sturdier and more practical.
See also: 袴
Farmers in the old days wore work hakama when working in the fields.
Work hakama are easy to move in and suitable for mountain walking.
Compound of 山 (mountain) and 袴 (hakama), literally 'mountain hakama', reflecting its use in outdoor and rural settings.