noun
Refers to a hairpiece or wig used to supplement natural hair, often in traditional hairstyles.
日本髪を結うときに、かもじを使って髪の量を増やします。
When styling traditional Japanese hair, a hairpiece is used to add volume.
noun
Archaic term for hair, used especially by women in historical contexts.
古文では「かもじ」が女性の髪を指すことがある。
In classical literature, 'kamoj' can refer to a woman's hair.
The origin is uncertain; the kanji 髢 is specifically used for hairpiece, while 髪文字 is an ateji spelling.