羽織袴(はおりはかま)

はおりはかま
noun
traditional formal outfit of haori jacket and hakama
clothingculture
1. haori jacket worn with hakama, men's traditional formal outfit
The traditional formal men's outfit combining a 羽織(はおり) (short kimono jacket) worn over 袴(はかま) (pleated trousers). Worn at weddings, coming-of-age ceremonies, graduations, and other formal occasions.
羽織袴(はおりはかま)を着(き)る。
To wear haori and hakama.
The groom appeared dressed in haori and hakama.
Some male students wear haori and hakama at their graduation ceremony.

Usage

The male counterpart to a woman's formal 振袖(ふりそで) or 袴(はかま) outfit. Traditionally worn for weddings, coming-of-age ceremonies, and graduations, and still standard dress for some traditional professions.

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