[わきあけ, wakiake](n) (1) (See 闕腋の袍) robe worn by military officials with a round collar, unstitched open sides, and no wrapped fabric along the bottom; (2) (See 八つ口) small opening in the side of traditional Japanese clothing (where the sleeve meets the bodice, below the armpit); clothing with such an opening (usu. worn by women or children)[Add to Longdo]