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Etymology

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Borrowed from Japanese 腹巻 and 腹巻き (haramaki).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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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.

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Japanese

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Romanization

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haramaki

  1. Rōmaji transcription of はらまき