羽織(はおり)

Traditional garment

羽織(はおり) is worn over 着物(きもの) for warmth or formality. It was historically men's wear but became popular with women in the Meiji era.

Types

• 紋付羽織(もんつきはおり): formal haori with family crest
• 長羽織(ながばおり): long haori
• 茶羽織(ちゃばおり): short, casual haori

Common collocations

• 羽織(はおり)を羽織(はお)る: to put on a haori (verb uses same kanji)
• 羽織(はおり)の紐(ひも): haori cords
• 羽織袴(はおりはかま): haori and hakama (formal men's outfit)

Modern use

Now worn mainly for special occasions, tea ceremonies, or traditional events.