noun
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
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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.
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Etymology
From Japanese 島田 (Shimada).
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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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