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shimada

Shimada (noun) means a traditional formal Japanese hairstyle for unmarried women, in which the hair is gathered and pinned atop the head. Example: “She wore her hair in a shimada style for the ceremony.”

noun
1
A traditional formal Japanese hairstyle for unmarried women, in which the hair is gathered and pinned atop the head.
"She wore her hair in a shimada style for the ceremony."
name
1
A Japanese surname, and the name of a city in Shizuoka, Japan.

Word forms

shimadas plural, Shimadas plural

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Etymology

From Japanese 島田 (Shimada).

Origin: Japanese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shimada” mean?

The word “shimada” means a traditional formal Japanese hairstyle for unmarried women, in which the hair is gathered and pinned atop the head.

How do you use “shimada” in a sentence?

Here is “shimada” used in a sentence: “She wore her hair in a shimada style for the ceremony.”

What part of speech is “shimada”?

Depending on how it is used, “shimada” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “shimada” come from?

The word “shimada” comes from Japanese.

How many meanings does “shimada” have?

“Shimada” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a traditional formal Japanese hairstyle for unmarried women, in which the hair is gathered and pinned atop the head.

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