# shimada

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #66,288

## Definitions
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.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 島田.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shimada