also: たいわんはげ
Obsolete and sensitive term for hair loss or baldness. The word is no longer in common use and may be considered offensive.
Pre-war medical texts used the term 'Taiwan hage'.
Standard spelling; uses katakana for ハゲ.
Alternate spelling using kanji 禿げ; less common.
The origin is uncertain; the term likely arose from a historical association with Taiwan, but the exact derivation is unclear. It is now obsolete and considered sensitive.