# haramaki

> English word · Noun · IPA /hɑɹ.ə.mɑk.i/

## Definitions
1. A piece of armor worn over the torso by samurai infantry, fastened by cords in the back.
2. A bellyband: a band of cloth worn around the abdomen to preserve stomach qi and boost circulation.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 腹巻 and 腹巻き (haramaki).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/haramaki