noun

  1. sleeveless ceremonial robe for samurai (replacing the Muromachi-period suō). Messages.hist.
  2. short, sleeveless robe worn by commoners. Archaism.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
肩衣 かたぎぬ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

shoulder
かた ケン (7th, N2)
door, counter for houses, door radical (no. 63)
と コ へ (2nd, N2)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
corpse, remains, flag radical (no. 44)
シ かたしろ (Kentei 1)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)
garment, clothes, dressing
イ ころも きぬ (4th, N2)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
garment(衣) variant