false hair; hairpiece; hair filler
Refers to any artificial hair added to one's own hair for volume, length, or styling. Clip-in extensions, wigs, toupees, and partial hairpieces are also used. The cross-reference 付け毛 (つけげ) is a near synonym often used for smaller hair additions.
See also: 付け毛 (つけげ)
I bought a hairpiece for the wedding.
彼女は付け髪でボリュームを出している。
She adds volume with false hair.
Standard kanji spelling for false hair or hairpieces.
Abbreviated kanji form; less common than 付け髪.
Compound of 付け (つけ, 'attaching') + 髪 (かみ, 'hair'). The reading かみ becomes がみ due to rendaku.