脇わき明あけ

noun

round-collared robe with open sides

Historical garment: a robe worn by military officials, characterized by a round collar, unstitched open sides, and no wrapped fabric along the bottom. See also 闕腋の袍.

See also: 闕腋の袍

• 脇わき明あけは、武ぶ官かんが着ちゃく用ようした袍ほうの一いっ種しゅである。

  Wakiake is a type of robe worn by military officials.

noun

side opening in traditional clothing; garment with side opening

Refers to the small opening where the sleeve meets the bodice, below the armpit, in traditional Japanese clothing (see 八つ口). Also denotes clothing with such an opening, typically for women or children.

See also: 八つ口

• 子こ供どもの着き物ものには、動うごきやすいように脇わき明あけがある。

  Children's kimono have a side opening for ease of movement.