くし

a comb; a toothed implement used for arranging or untangling hair

Etymology

Native Japanese word, usually written 櫛 in kanji; attested since Old Japanese.

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a skewer; a thin stick used to hold pieces of food together, especially for grilling

Etymology

Native Japanese word, commonly written 串 in kanji.

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