肘当て

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 肘当て (ひじあて), elbow 肘 and applied pad 当て combine to denote an elbow pad or patch.
• Basic usage: 肘当て can denote protective equipment for the elbow or a patch sewn onto the elbow of a garment.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Protective pad and garment patch
  • The predicate distinguishes a wearing or impact context from clothing repair.