笄髷

Reading

Kana: こうがいわげ

Romaji: kougaiwage

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