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股引

ももひき

N1traditional Japanese leggings

Examples

寒い朝は作業着の下に股引をはく。

祭りの参加者がおそろいの股引を身に着けた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 股引 (ももひき) is the traditional name for close-fitting Japanese leggings worn on the legs.
  • Basic usage: They can be worn under work clothes for warmth or as matching festival attire.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Close-fitting leggings rather than ordinary trousers
    • 股引 is associated with a fitted underlayer or traditional outfit, not a general term for all pants.

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