鞐 (qiǎ) - Metal fastener/clasp on traditional Japanese clothing (especially kimono) & also refers to decorative metal fittings on armor

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qiǎ ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

鞐 · qiǎ

Metal fastener/clasp on traditional Japanese clothing (especially kimono);

also refers to decorative metal fittings on armor or accessories.

Metal fastener/clasp on traditional Japanese clothing (especially kimono)also refers to decorative metal fittings on armor

Usage highlights

Kimono claspArmor fittingMetal fastenerObi claspSword scabbard claspDecorative metal fitting

Synonyms

  • 扣子— button, fastener (more common Chinese term)
  • 搭扣— buckle, clasp
  • 金具— metal fitting, hardware (Japanese term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The kimono's clasp (鞐) is made of brass.
  • Traditional Japanese armor has decorative metal fittings (甲冑の鞐).
  • He repaired the broken clasp (壊れた鞐) on the obi.
  • The antique sword's scabbard has an ornate metal clasp (鞘の鞐).

Collocations

  • Kimono clasp(着物の鞐)
  • Armor fitting(鎧の鞐)
  • Metal fastener(金属の鞐)
  • Obi clasp(帯の鞐)
  • Sword scabbard clasp(刀の鞘の鞐)
  • Decorative metal fitting(装飾金具の鞐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese context for traditional clothing and armor fittings, not commonly used in modern Chinese.
  • The character is a Japanese-made kokuji (国字) and rarely appears in standard Chinese texts.
  • In Japanese tradition, these clasps were both functional and decorative, often indicating status or craftsmanship.

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