1.
mane (of a lion, horse, etc.)
The long hair growing along the neck of certain animals, most prominently lions and horses.
Usually written in hiragana, occasionally as 鬣. Refers to the distinctive neck hair of animals like lions and horses.
Common collocations
- ライオンのたてがみ: a lion's mane
- 馬のたてがみ: a horse's mane
- たてがみを揺らす: to toss one's mane (e.g., a galloping horse)
- 立派なたてがみ: a magnificent mane
Usage
Occasionally and figuratively applied to a person with thick, flowing hair, especially when describing it admiringly or dramatically.
Related Words
Related:
ライオン (lion)