袍ほう

noun

round-necked court robe

Historical garment worn by nobility and imperial court members in pre-modern Japan. Not used in modern everyday clothing.

• 平へい安あん時じ代だいの貴き族ぞくは、儀ぎ式しきの際さいに袍ほうを着ちゃく用ようした。

  Heian-period nobles wore the hō robe during ceremonies.