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笄髷

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 笄髷

うがいわげ
Noun
Freq #299588
1

type of Japanese woman's hairstyle using a hairpin (Edo period)

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes

Meanings

hairpin
crossbar of anchor
metal rod on sheath

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こうがい
16 strokes

Meanings

topknot

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まげ
わげ
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