noun Internet Slang

ahoge

AH-hoh-geh · noun · slang

A single stray strand of hair sticking up from a character's head.

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A distinctive cowlick — one prominent lock of hair that sticks up in a different direction from the rest. It is often used as a visual quirk and sometimes even seems to reflect the character's mood.

“You can always spot her by that bouncy ahoge.”
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ahoge In A Sentence

You can always spot her by that bouncy ahoge.

Origin & Usage

Japanese アホ毛 (ahoge), literally 'idiot hair' or 'foolish hair'.

People Also Ask

What is an ahoge?

An ahoge is a distinctive cowlick — one prominent strand of hair that sticks up in a different direction from the rest, used as a visual quirk that sometimes even seems to reflect the character's mood.

What does ahoge literally mean?

The Japanese アホ毛 literally means 'idiot hair' or 'foolish hair'.

What is an ahoge used for in character design?

It's a memorable visual signature that makes a character instantly recognisable, and animators sometimes animate it to hint at the character's emotions.

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