This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

鬼頭

Readings

Kana: おにがしら、とう
Romaji: onigashira, tou
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

decorative black flagpole tassel made from tail hair (of a yak, horse, ox, etc.) or dyed hemp

See also: 大頭 (reading おおがしら, entry #2)

Kanji

Readings: キ、 おに、 おに-
Meanings: ghost, devil
Readings: トウ、 ズ、 ト、 あたま、 かしら、 -がしら、 かぶり
Meanings: head, counter for large animals
Readings: トウ、 トク、 はたぼこ、 おにがしら
Meanings: flag, banner