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闕腋

欠掖

Readings

Kana: けってき、けつえき
Romaji: ketteki, ketsueki
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

noun
1

unstitched, open side of some traditional Japanese clothing; clothing with such an open side

Note: abbreviation
See also: 縫腋
2

robe worn by military officials with a round collar, unstitched open sides and no ran

See also: 闕腋の袍

Kanji

闕
Readings: ケツ、 か.ける
Meanings: lack, gap, fail, imperial palace
腋
Readings: エキ、 セキ、 わき
Meanings: armpit, side
欠
Readings: ケツ、 ケン、 か.ける、 か.く
Meanings: lack, gap, fail, yawning radical (no. 76)
掖
Readings: エキ、 たす.ける、 わきばさ.む
Meanings: side (of body), carry under arm