Chonmage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chonmage is a noun meaning A traditional Japanese topknot haircut worn by men, traditionally associated with samurai and more recently with sumo wrestlers.
Meaning
A traditional Japanese topknot haircut worn by men, traditionally associated with samurai and more recently with sumo wrestlers.
Example Sentences
That the actors portraying samurai wear headpieces in the traditional “chonmage” style, in which a ponytail is folded back over the top of the head, creates a sense of androgynous uniformity. (Mitsuteru Okuyama did the wigs.)
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zanbara, shimada, kimono, kabuto, man-bun, queue.
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