Shimada

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A traditional type of formal hairstyle for unmarried women in Japan, whereby the hair is gathered together and fastened to the top of the head.
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A place name in Japan including the city of Shimada in Shizuoka, Japan.
  2. 2
    A surname from Japanese.

Example

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"Mr. Shimada works at an osteopathic clinic."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Japanese 島田.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Japanese 島田 (Shimada).

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