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