Umanori-Hakama
/u.ma.no.ɾi ha.ka.ma/noun
Traditional Japanese divided hakama trousers designed for riding a horse.
Did you know?Unlike skirt-like hakama, umanori hakama are divided into two leg sections, making them functional for mounted warriors and riders.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Japanese
Japanese
馬 (uma)
“Horse”
Classical Japanese
Japanese
乗り (nori)
“Riding; mounting; traveling by means of”
Medieval Japanese
Japanese
袴 (hakama)
“A lower-body garment worn over other clothing”
Edo Period
Japanese
馬乗り袴 (umanori hakama)
“Divided hakama trousers made for riding”
Modern English
English
umanori hakama
“A Japanese riding style of hakama trousers”