noun
false hair; hairpiece; hair filler
Refers to any artificial hair added to one's own hair for volume, length, or styling. Clip-in extensions, wigs, toupees, and partial hairpieces are also used. The cross-reference 付け毛 (つけげ) is a near synonym often used for smaller hair additions.
See also: 付け毛 (つけげ)
結婚式のために付け髪を買った。
I bought a hairpiece for the wedding.
彼女は付け髪でボリュームを出
She adds volume with false hair.
Often used for smaller, clip-in hair additions, while 付け髪 can refer to larger pieces or wigs. The two are largely interchangeable in everyday use.
A full wig, whereas 付け髪 usually implies a partial addition or hairpiece.
Compound of 付け (つけ, 'attaching') + 髪 (かみ, 'hair'). The reading かみ becomes がみ due to rendaku.