How do you say "stitched sides and a ran" in Japanese?

Stitched sides and a ran in Japanese is 縫腋の袍 (houekinohou) — robe with a round collar, stitched sides and a ran, worn by the emperor and high-ranking officials.

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Home › In Japanese › Stitched sides and a ran

“Stitched sides and a ran” in Japanese

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縫腋の袍 houekinohou houekinohou

Stitched sides and a ran in Japanese is “縫腋の袍” (houekinohou). Full meaning: robe with a round collar, stitched sides and a ran, worn by the emperor and high-ranking officials.

Other ways to say “Stitched sides and a ran” in Japanese

縫腋 houeki stitched side of some traditional Japanese clothing, clothing with such a stitched side; robe with a round collar, stitched sides and a ran, worn by the emperor and high-ranking officials

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