Clothing of the pant type is considered to have become established in Japan prior to the 18th century, with long ones called 'patches' and shorter ones called 'Momohiki drawers' in Kamigata (Kyoto and Osaka area).
ズボン型の衣服は、18世紀には日本に定着していたと見られ、上方では丈の長いものを｢ぱっち｣、短いものを｢股引｣と呼んでいた。