Machiuke of Samurai Armor
待受 Standby or Machiuke
What is Machiuke of Samurai Armor?
This refers to the part that supports the lower part of the ""Receiving Tube"" (Uketsutsu), where flags and decorations are inserted. It was attached to the back of the modern armor (Tousei Gusoku).
See more terms related to samurai armor in this samurai armor glossary