noun
topknot; chignon; traditional Japanese bun
Refers to the traditional Japanese hairstyle where the hair is tied into a bun or topknot, historically worn by men (e.g., samurai) and sometimes women. In modern contexts, it may refer to a similar bun hairstyle.
時代劇の俳優は、髷を結っている。
The actor in the period drama wears a topknot.
彼女は結婚式で、日本髪の髷を結った。
She wore a traditional Japanese chignon for the wedding.
The kanji 髷 is composed of 髟 (hair) and 曲 (bend), suggesting bent or tied-up hair. The reading まげ is the native Japanese word for a topknot or bun.