笄

こうがい

Meanings

1. Noun hairpin

Kanji

• 笄 hairpin; crossbar of anchor; metal rod on sheath. Read as こうがい.

Words containing 笄

• 笄髷 (こうがいわげ) type of Japanese woman's hairstyle using a hairpin (Edo period)
• 笄ぐる (こうがいぐる) type of Japanese woman's hairstyle using a hairpin (Edo period)

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