薙髪

ちはつ

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive shaving one's head (esp. upon entering the Buddhist priesthood); tonsure See also: 剃髪 (ていはつ).

Kanji

• 薙 mow down (the enemy). Read as チ.
• 髪 hair. Read as ハツ.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists