襷 (jǔ) - Tasuki — a cord or sash used in & also refers to the X-shaped back strap on

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襷 · jǔ

Tasuki — a cord or sash used in traditional Japanese clothing to tie back the sleeves for ease of movement;

also refers to the X-shaped back strap on a Japanese happi coat.

Tasuki — a cord or sash used inalso refers to the X-shaped back strap on

Usage highlights

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She tied her kimono sleeves with a tasuki (襷).
  • The worker wore a happi coat with a tasuki design (襷).
  • This is a tasuki-style tie (襷掛け).

Collocations

  • Tasuki cord(襷)
  • Tasuki design(襷模様)
  • Tasuki-gake(襷掛け)
  • Happi coat tasuki(法被の襷)

Idioms

  • Tasuki-gake (襷掛け) — the act of tying back sleeves with a tasuki

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily associated with Japanese, not Chinese, culture and clothing.
  • Used in traditional Japanese workwear and festival garments to free the arms.
  • The character is a Japanese kokuji (national character), not of Chinese origin.

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