Portuguese-style hakama; calção-style hakama
A type of hakama (traditional Japanese trousers) designed in the style of pantaloons introduced by the Portuguese. Historical term; now mainly encountered in discussions of Edo-period clothing.
from Portuguese calção
See also: 袴
During the Edo period, a type of hakama called karusan became popular.
This picture depicts a samurai wearing karusan.
Usually written in katakana; usually written in kana. The kanji forms 軽衫 and 軽袗 are ateji and rare.
Ateji spelling; rarely used.
Ateji spelling; rarely used.
From Portuguese 'calção' (pantaloons), referring to the style of trousers introduced by Portuguese traders in the 16th–17th centuries.