Sagemono

Quick meaning: Sagemono is a noun meaning (historical) Any kind of carrying container hung from one's belt or sash (in Japan), such as a coin purse, tobacco pouch, or pillbox.

Meaning

(historical) Any kind of carrying container hung from one's belt or sash (in Japan), such as a coin purse, tobacco pouch, or pillbox.

Example Sentences

A sagemono incorporates two connecting holes forming a channel called the himotōshi, through which a silk cord is threaded to attach the sagemono to the obi.

Although a netsuke could be as simple as a stick with two holes in it or as elaborate as a piece of fine jewelry, its function placed certain restrictions on material and design. It had to be small enough to slide easily under the obi but bulky enough to keep the sagemono from slipping down.

Word Forms

• sagemonos

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include kinchaku, manpurse, tsuna, sabretache, inro, sagum.

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