yokohyōgo; extravagant oiran hairstyle
Historical term for a flamboyant hairstyle worn by high-ranking oiran courtesans during the Edo period. The name likely derives from the shape resembling a sideways 兵庫 (Hyōgo) topknot.
See also: 花魁
One of the oiran hairstyles is the yokohyōgo.
The term combines 横 (side, horizontal) and 兵庫 (Hyōgo, a place name or a type of topknot). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely describes a hairstyle that resembles a sideways version of the 兵庫 topknot.