闕腋けってき

noun

unstitched open side of traditional Japanese clothing; clothing with such an open side

Refers to the open, unsewn side area found in certain historical Japanese garments, or the garment itself. Often contrasted with 縫腋 (stitched side). Abbreviation of 闕腋の袍.

See also: 縫腋

• 闕腋けってきの袍ほうは、脇わきの部ぶ分ぶんが縫ぬわれていない。

  A 闕腋 robe has unstitched sides.

noun

round-collared robe with open sides and no ran, worn by military officials

Specifically the robe worn by military officials in ancient Japan, characterized by a round collar, open sides, and the absence of a ran (a decorative panel).

See also: 闕腋の袍

• 武ぶ官かんは闕腋けってきの袍ほうを着ちゃく用ようした。

  Military officials wore the 闕腋 robe.