櫛（くし、kushi）
- comb

The Japanese word 櫛 (くし, *kushi*) means "comb." It refers to a tool with a row of teeth used for grooming hair, arranging it, or cleaning the scalp. This tool can be made from various materials like wood, plastic, or metal.

⚫︎髪の毛を櫛でとかす。 Translation: I comb my hair. ⚫︎櫛で髪を整えてください。 Translation: Please arrange your hair with a comb. ⚫︎母は古い木製の櫛を持っていた。 Translation: My mother had an old wooden comb.

You use 櫛 in any situation where you're talking about a comb. You can use it in everyday conversations about hair care, styling, or finding a comb.

⚫︎ The word is typically written in kanji as 櫛. ⚫︎ The hiragana reading is くし. ⚫︎ There are no common variations in the okurigana.

There are no direct synonyms, as 櫛 is the specific word for "comb." However, you might use more descriptive phrases depending on the context, such as ヘアブラシ (hea burashi, "hairbrush") if you are referring to a hairbrush instead of a comb.

There aren't specific antonyms.

毎朝、櫛を使って髪をとかします。 ・Translation: Every morning, I comb my hair using a comb. ・Explanation: This sentence describes a daily routine of combing one's hair.

この櫛は髪の毛が絡まらないから使いやすい。 ・Translation: This comb is easy to use because it doesn't tangle my hair. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the usability of a specific comb, highlighting its smooth functionality.

The etymology of 櫛 is not completely clear, but it is considered a native Japanese word, likely originating from ancient times.