dress length; garment length
Refers to the vertical length of a garment, typically from shoulder to hem. Used in fashion and tailoring contexts.
このコートは着丈が長すぎる。
This coat is too long in the body.
着丈を測ってから注文
Please measure the garment length before ordering.
Standard kanji spelling for clothing length.
Compound of 着 (ki, 'wearing') + 丈 (take, 'length'). The reading きたけ is a standard kun'yomi compound.