noun
chignon; hair bun at the back of the head
Refers specifically to the traditional Japanese hairstyle where hair is gathered into a bun at the back of the head, often associated with geisha or traditional bridal styles.
花嫁の髪は、たぼを高く結い上げてあった。
The bride's hair was styled with a high chignon.
髷 refers to a topknot or any traditional Japanese hairstyle with a tied section, while 髱 specifically refers to the bun at the back of the head.
The origin is uncertain; the kanji 髱 is a kokuji (Japanese-created character) combining 髟 (hair) and 包 (wrap), reflecting the wrapped bun shape.