脇明け

わきあけ

Also written 腋明け

Meanings

1. Noun robe worn by military officials with a round collar, unstitched open sides, and no wrapped fabric along the bottom See also: 闕腋の袍 (けってきのほう).
2. small opening in the side of traditional Japanese clothing (where the sleeve meets the bodice, below the armpit); clothing with such an opening (usu. worn by women or children) See also: 八つ口 (やつくち).

Kanji

• 脇 armpit. Read as わき.
• 明 clear. Read as あけ.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists