とう

noun

Archaism.
  1. earplug (traditional jewelry worn in the earlobe, popular in Han dynasty China).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
とう
耳当 じとう
とう
耳璫 じとう
 
 
耳とう じとう
とう
珥璫 じとう
 
 
珥とう じとう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

ear
みみ ジ がみ (1st, N3)
hit, right, appropriate
トウ あ.たる まさ.に (2nd, N3)
snout, hand