aburabozu

/abura boːzu/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Japanese floating lantern, typically made of paper or wood and used to celebrate the Obon festival.

“During Obon, the family hung an aburabozu in the backyard to honor their ancestors.”

Synonyms

  • floating lantern
  • paper lantern

Antonyms

  • electric lantern
  • fixed lantern