tail of a traditional Japanese cap
Refers specifically to the trailing decorative cord or tail attached to the back of a formal court cap (冠). Historical term; not used in modern everyday language.
The tail of the court cap varied in color and length depending on the rank.
chinstrap
In the context of traditional headgear, the cord that passes under the chin to secure the cap. Also a rare, specialized term.
Tie the chinstrap of the helmet securely.
erect tail of a traditional Japanese hat
Rare kanji; primarily encountered in historical or specialized contexts related to traditional Japanese headgear.
The kanji 纓 is a Chinese character originally referring to tassels or cords on official headwear. The Japanese reading えい is the on'yomi, and the word is used exclusively in historical or technical descriptions of traditional caps and helmets.