裾回り

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 裾回り is read as すそまわり and means the circumference or surrounding area along the lower hem of a skirt or garment.
• Basic usage: Use 裾回りを測る for measuring a hem circumference and 裾回りに刺繍する for embroidering around that area.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Difference between 裾回り and 裾
  • The former emphasizes the full circumference or area around the lower edge, whereas the latter refers to the hem or lower edge itself.