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笄 (こうがい) — hairpin | Kumi Dictionary

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Kanji
笄

笄

笄こうがい

hairpin

Kanji Fashion & Beauty10 strokes

Hold to practice stroke order

Kun'yomi

こうがい

On'yomi

ケイ

hairpincrossbar of anchormetal rod on sheath

ANIMATION

Stroke 0 / 10

Speed1.0x

Speed1.0x

Concepts using this kanji

Kandelia obovata (species of mangrove)

hairpin

type of Japanese woman's hairstyle using a hairpin (Edo period)

type of Japanese woman's hairstyle using a hairpin (Edo period)

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