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笄髷

Reading

Kana: こうがいわげ
Romaji: kougaiwage
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
1

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

Kanji

笄
Readings: ケイ、 こうがい
Meanings: hairpin, crossbar of anchor, metal rod on sheath
髷
Readings: キョク、 まげ、 わげ
Meaning: topknot