法ほう衣い

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

vestment; priest's robe

Specifically refers to the robe worn by Buddhist priests. The reading ほうい is standard; ほうえ is also used.

• 僧そう侶りょが法ほう衣いをまとって読経どきょうを始はじめた。

  The monk put on his vestment and began chanting sutras.