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