身八つ

みやつ

Meanings

1. Noun small opening in the side of some traditional Japanese clothing (located where the sleeve meets the bodice, below the armpit) See also: 身八つ口 (みやつぐち).

Kanji

• 身 body. Read as み.
• 八 eight. Read as やつ.

Words containing 身八つ

• 身八つ口 (みやつぐち) small opening in the side of some traditional Japanese clothing for women and children (e.g. kimono, yukata) (located where the sleeve meets the bodice, below the armpit)

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