筒つつ袖そで

noun

tight sleeve; straight sleeve

Refers to a straight, narrow sleeve style on traditional Japanese clothing like kimono, as opposed to wider, flowing sleeves. Often used in contexts of workwear or children's clothing.

• この着き物ものは筒つつ袖そでで、動うごきやすい。

  This kimono has tight sleeves, so it's easy to move in.

• 子こ供どもの浴衣ゆかたは筒つつ袖そでが多おおい。

  Children's yukata often have straight sleeves.