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Definitions

 * 1) hairpin; clasp
 * 2) to wear in one's hair

Kanji

 * 1) ornamental hairpin

Etymology


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Originally a compound of.

Noun

 * 1) a hairpin, particularly a fancy decorative hairpin used in Japanese women's hairstyles

Usage notes
This is most commonly spelled in kanji as or in kana as.

The alternative kanji spellings are attested, but seldom used in modern.