闕腋

欠掖

Readings

Kana: けってき、けつえき

Romaji: ketteki, ketsueki

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