Historical term for cloth or leather leggings worn from the knee to the ankle, often used in traditional Japanese attire or by travelers. Compare with 脚絆 (きゃはん), which is more common.
See also: 脚絆
The traveler wrapped leggings around their shins and walked the mountain path.
Kana spelling may be used when the kanji are obscure or for learner accessibility.
A native term for cloth gaiters covering the shins, conventionally written 脛巾 from 脛 “shin” and 巾 “cloth.”