袒裼
Reading: たんせき
Meaning: to bare the upper body
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Example Sentence
In the heat, the warrior bared his upper body and fought.
Usage Notes
Literary term referring to the act of removing clothing from the upper body, exposing one's skin. Often used in formal or classical contexts.
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