() - Trousers, pants — specifically refers to ancient Chinese & in modern usage, can refer to hakama (traditional

Tone 4

kù | 11 strokes | radical:

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Trousers, pants — specifically refers to ancient Chinese trousers or pants, often with separate legs;

in modern usage, can refer to hakama (traditional Japanese trousers) or certain types of pants.

Trousers, pants — specifically refers to ancient Chinesein modern usage, can refer to hakama (traditional

Usage highlights

Hakama trousersAncient trousersWarrior's pantsCeremonial hakamaWideHorse

Synonyms

  • trousers, pants (modern term)
  • 裤子trousers, pants (colloquial)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore traditional hakama trousers (袴) for the ceremony.
  • Ancient Chinese trousers were called kun (袴).
  • The martial arts uniform includes wide-legged pants (袴).
  • She collects traditional Japanese clothing including hakama (袴).

Collocations

  • Hakama trousers()
  • Ancient trousers(古袴)
  • Warrior's pants(武士袴)
  • Ceremonial hakama(礼装袴)
  • Wide-legged pants(広袴)
  • Horse-riding trousers(乗馬袴)

Idioms

  • Wearing silk trousers without knowing hunger and cold(纨袴不饿寒)
  • The son of wealthy families(纨袴子弟)
  • Silk-trousered young masters(纨袴少年)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to ancient Chinese trousers, often with separate legs like modern pants.
  • In Japanese culture, 袴 (hakama) are traditional pleated trousers worn over kimono for formal occasions and martial arts.
  • The character appears in the idiom 纨袴子弟 referring to spoiled sons of wealthy families who wore fine silk trousers.

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