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縫腋

Reading

Kana: ほうえき
Romaji: houeki
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

noun
1

stitched side of some traditional Japanese clothing; clothing with such a stitched side

See also: 襴 闕腋
2

robe with a round collar, stitched sides and a ran, worn by the emperor and high-ranking officials

Kanji

縫
Readings: ホウ、 ぬ.う
Meanings: sew, stitch, embroider
腋
Readings: エキ、 セキ、 わき
Meanings: armpit, side