/koʊˈdʒɪri/ (koh-JIR-ee)

Definitions

1. noun

A Japanese hairpin, typically worn by women, used to secure the topknot or bun.

“She carefully placed the kojiri to secure her elegant hairstyle.”

2. verb

To secure or fasten something, especially a hairstyle, with a kojiri or similar hairpin.

“She kojiri-ed her hair to keep it from coming undone during the windy weather.”