袈裟懸け

Reading

Kana: けさがけ

Romaji: kesagake

Definitions

noun

1

wearing a kasaya; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder)

See also: 袈裟

2

slashing a sword diagonally from the shoulder

See also: 袈裟切り

Kanji

袈

Readings: ケ、 カ

Meaning: a coarse camlet

裟

Readings: サ、 シャ

Meaning: Buddhist surplice

懸

Readings: ケン、 ケ、 か.ける、 か.かる

Meanings: state of suspension, hang, depend, consult, distant, far apart