衽おくみ

noun

gusset; gore; overlapping front panel

Specifically the triangular or trapezoidal panel sewn into the front overlap of a kimono, below the collar, that allows the garment to wrap smoothly.

• 着き物ものの衽おくみがきれいに重かさなっている。

  The gusset panels of the kimono overlap neatly.

• この着き物ものは衽おくみの幅はばが広ひろめに作つくられている。

  This kimono is made with a slightly wider gusset.