肩衣 かたぎぬ Meanings Noun sleeveless ceremonial robe for samurai (replacing the Muromachi-period suō) See also: 素袍 (すおう). short, sleeveless robe worn by commoners Kanji 肩 shoulder. Read as かた. 衣 garment. Read as きぬ. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists