Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 笄ぐる(こうがいぐる) in Japanese

笄ぐる
Kana Reading
こうがいぐる
Romaji
kōgaiguru
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    type of Japanese woman's hairstyle using a hairpin (Edo period)


Kanji in this word

10 strokes

hairpin, crossbar of anchor, metal rod on sheath

On'Yomi: ケイ

Kun'Yomi: こうがい

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