Definition of 脇明け (わきあけ)
わきあ
脇明け
わきあけ
wakiake
noun
1.
robe worn by military officials with a round collar, unstitched open sides, and no wrapped fabric along the bottom
See also:闕腋の袍
2.
small opening in the side of traditional Japanese clothing (where the sleeve meets the bodice, below the armpit), clothing with such an opening (usu. worn by women or children)
See also:八つ口
Other readings:
腋明け【わきあけ】
Related Kanji
| 脇 | armpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting role |
| 明 | bright, light |
| 腋 | armpit, side |