comb pattern; comb marks; sign of combing
Refers to the parallel, wavy, or linear marks left by a comb, especially as a decorative pattern on pottery or in hair. Often used in archaeological or craft contexts.
This earthenware is decorated with a comb pattern.
There are comb marks in the hair.
Standard kanji spelling; 櫛 means 'comb' and 目 means 'pattern' or 'grain'.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling, often used when the kanji 櫛 is considered difficult or uncommon.
Katakana-kanji spelling, sometimes seen in technical or stylistic contexts.
Compound of 櫛 (kushi, 'comb') and 目 (me, 'pattern' or 'grain'). The reading くしめ is a straightforward combination of the two elements.