半臂 はんぴ Meanings Noun short-sleeved (or sleeveless) undergarment worn by aristocratic men Kanji 半 half. Read as ハン. 臂 elbow. Read as ヒ. Words containing 半臂 半臂の緒 (はんぴのお) decorative gauze strap that hangs from the front left side of the kohimo when tying closed one's hanpi Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists