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Hakama

Hakama (袴 ; はかま) is a traditional Japanese divided skirt that resembles wide trousers. A hakama typically has pleats, and a koshiita - a stiff or padded part in the lower back of the wearer.

Hakama is worn in several budo arts such as aikido, kendo, iaido and naginata.