Meaning of 旋毛(つむじ) in Japanese

旋毛
Kana Reading
つむじ, せんもう
Romaji
tsumuji, senmō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    a whorl of hair on the (back of the) head

Related Kanji

旋 JLPT 1

11 strokes

rotation, go around

On'Yomi: セン

Kun'Yomi:

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毛 JLPT 2

4 strokes

fur, hair, feather, down

On'Yomi: モウ

Kun'Yomi: け

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