身八つ口

みやつぐち

Also written 身八口

Meanings

1. Noun 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)

Kanji

• 身 body. Read as み.
• 八 eight. Read as やつ.
• 口 mouth. Read as くち.

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