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
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
He slashed diagonally from the shoulder with his sword.
The monk wore his robe draped over one shoulder like a kasaya.
袈裟切り is a synonymous term for the diagonal sword slash, but 袈裟懸け is more common in modern usage.
Standard spelling for both the wearing style and the diagonal sword slash.
Variant spelling without the okurigana け; less common but still encountered.
Formed from 袈裟, the Buddhist robe name transmitted through Chinese, and 懸け, “draping.” The sword-cut sense follows the diagonal line of a robe draped from one shoulder.