Meaning of 髻(もとどり) in Japanese

髻
Kana Reading
もとどり, たぶさ, たきふさ
Romaji
motodori, tabusa, takifusa
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    place where hair is gathered together atop the head; hair tied (or pinned) together in this position

Related Kanji

髻

16 strokes

samurai topknot

On'Yomi: ケイ, キツ

Kun'Yomi: たぶさ, みずら, もとどり

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