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Meanings
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uchiki; Heian-period court robe
historical term
A long, unlined robe worn by court ladies in the Heian period, typically layered under the 唐衣 and over the 単. The reading うちぎ is also attested.
Among the layers of the twelve-layered court robe, the uchiki was worn layered under the karaginu.
In Heian-period court ladies' attire, the color combinations of the uchiki were important.