also: けつえき
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
闕腋の袍は、脇の部分が縫われていない。
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
武官は闕腋の袍を着用した。
Military officials wore the 闕腋 robe.
Contrasts with 闕腋: 縫腋 refers to clothing with stitched sides, typically worn by civil officials.
From the kanji 闕 (gap, opening) and 腋 (armpit, side), referring to the unstitched side opening. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.