noun
clothes and obi; full court dress
Refers to traditional Japanese attire consisting of a kimono and obi sash, often implying formal or ceremonial dress. Rare in modern usage; mostly found in historical or literary contexts.
古文書には、衣帯を整えて参内する様子が記されている。
Ancient documents describe how one would adjust one's court dress before visiting the imperial palace.
Compound of 衣 (clothing) and 帯 (obi, sash). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term appears in classical Japanese texts.