noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
male coming-of-age ceremony
Historical ceremony marking a boy's transition to adulthood, typically involving changing hairstyle and clothing. Often used with する to mean 'to come of age' in this context.
平安時代、貴族の男子は元服を済ませて大人と認められた。
In the Heian period, noble boys were recognized as adults after completing the genpuku ceremony.
He underwent the coming-of-age ceremony at the age of fifteen by traditional count.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Edo-period married woman's appearance ritual
Specific to the Edo period: a newly married woman would shave her eyebrows, blacken her teeth, and wear her hair in the marumage style. This sense is rare and highly historical.
See also: 丸髷
江戸時代、嫁いだ女性は元服として眉を剃り、お歯黒を付けた。
In the Edo period, a married woman would shave her eyebrows and apply tooth blackening as part of her genpuku ritual.