裘きゅう代たい

noun

fine monk's robes for imperial/noble use

Historical term for high-quality Buddhist robes worn by members of the imperial family, nobility, and high-ranking officials. Not used in modern everyday language.

• 「裘きゅう代たい」は、平へい安あん時じ代だいに皇こう族ぞくや貴き族ぞくが着ちゃく用ようした僧そう衣いの一いっ種しゅを指さす。

  Kyūtai refers to a type of monk's robe worn by imperial family members and nobility during the Heian period.