袈け裟さ懸がけ

noun

wearing draped over one shoulder (like a kasaya)

Describes the manner of wearing a garment, especially a Buddhist monk's robe (袈裟), draped diagonally across the body from one shoulder. Also used for any clothing worn in a similar asymmetrical style.

See also: 袈裟

• 僧そう侶りょは袈け裟さ懸がけに衣ころもをまとっていた。

  The monk wore his robe draped over one shoulder like a kasaya.

noun

diagonal slash from the shoulder (with a sword)

A sword technique where the cut is delivered diagonally from the shoulder downward, resembling the line of a kasaya draped over the body. Often used in historical or martial arts contexts.

See also: 袈裟斬り

• 彼かれは袈け裟さ懸がけに斬きりつけた。

  He slashed diagonally from the shoulder with his sword.