抜け毛 (ぬけげ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
fallen hair; combings; hair left on comb
Refers to hair that has naturally fallen out or been shed, often found on combs, brushes, or clothing.
undress, removing, escape from
Similar words
- 抜け落ちる
Verb meaning 'to fall out' (e.g., hair, teeth); 抜け毛 is the resulting noun.
- 脱毛
Refers to hair loss or hair removal, often in medical or cosmetic contexts; 抜け毛 is more everyday.
Etymology
Compound of 抜け (nuke, 'falling out', from 抜ける) and 毛 (ke, 'hair').
