noun
traditional hair oil; pomade
Refers to a traditional Japanese hair oil, often used in historical or cultural contexts. Modern usage is limited; in everyday conversation, ヘアオイル or ポマード are more common.
江戸時代、男性は梳き油で髪を整えた。
In the Edo period, men styled their hair with traditional hair oil.
この梳き油は椿の実から作られている。
This hair oil is made from camellia seeds.
Compound of 梳き (suki, 'combing') and 油 (abura, 'oil'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it refers to oil used for combing and styling hair.