丸刈り
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
buzz cut; close crop
Refers to a very short, evenly cut hairstyle, often associated with schoolboys, military, or athletes. Can also be used attributively with の.
When summer comes, my son always gets a buzz cut.
His close-cropped head was striking.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が頭を丸刈りにするto get/give oneself a buzz cut
He got a buzz cut during summer vacation.
- 〈人〉が丸刈りにされるto be forced to get a buzz cut (often as punishment or team ritual)
All the new club members were made to get buzz cuts.
- 丸刈りの〈人〉a person with a buzz cut (attributive use)
A boy with a buzz cut was running around the schoolyard.