肩かた揚あげも取とれる

expression, ichidan verb

come of age; become an adult

Idiomatic expression literally meaning 'the shoulder tucks can be removed', referring to the coming-of-age when a child no longer needs shoulder tucks in their kimono. Used figuratively to indicate reaching adulthood or maturity.

See also: 肩揚げが取れる

• 彼かれももう肩かた揚あげも取とれる年とし頃ごろだ。

  He is now at an age where he can be considered an adult.

• 肩かた揚あげも取とれるようになった娘むすめを見みて、感かん慨がい深ぶかい。

  Seeing my daughter who has come of age fills me with deep emotion.