chignon; hair bun at the back of the head
Refers specifically to the traditional Japanese hairstyle where hair is gathered into a bun at the back of the head, often associated with geisha or traditional bridal styles.
The bride's hair was styled with a high chignon.
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially when the kanji is obscure.
A native Japanese hairdressing term of uncertain origin. 髱 is a conventional character spelling for the bun or projecting hair at the back of the head.