Meaning of chonmage | Babel Free
Definitions
A traditional Japanese topknot haircut worn by men, traditionally associated with samurai and more recently with sumo wrestlers.
Examples
“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.)”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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