haramaki

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 腹巻 and 腹巻き (haramaki).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /hɑr.ə.mɑk.i/

Noun

haramaki (plural haramakis or haramaki)

1. (historical armor) A piece of armor worn over the torso by samurai infantry, fastened by cords in the back.
2. (fashion) A bellyband: a band of cloth worn around the abdomen to preserve stomach qi and boost circulation.

Anagrams

• makhaira

Japanese

Romanization

haramaki

1. Rōmaji transcription of はらまき