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裾刈り (すそがり) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

裾すそ刈がり

Meanings

1

noun

trimming hair; hair trimming

Refers to the act of trimming hair, especially the ends or edges, such as the nape of the neck or sideburns. Often used in the context of grooming or hairdressing.

美び容よう院いんで裾すそ刈がりをしてもらった。
I had my hair trimmed at the beauty salon.
裾すそ刈がりだけでいいですか？
Is just a trim okay?

Kanji

裾cuff, hem, foot of mountain
刈reap, cut, clip

Similar words

散さん髪ぱつ
散髪 is a general term for haircut, while 裾刈り specifically refers to trimming the ends or edges of the hair.
カット
カット is a broad loanword for cutting hair, whereas 裾刈り is a more specific Japanese term for trimming the lower edges.

Etymology

Compound of 裾 (すそ, 'hem' or 'lower edge') and 刈り (かり, 'cutting' or 'mowing'). The term likely originated from the idea of trimming the lower edges of hair, analogous to hemming a garment.