Translation guide
A traditional cooling aid used in hot weather, consisting of a long, hollow, open-weave bamboo cylinder that is hugged while sleeping to allow air circulation.
Referring to the bamboo sleeping aid used for cooling
The standard Japanese term for a bamboo wife. Literally 'bamboo lady' or 'bamboo wife'.
夏は竹夫人を使うと涼しく眠れます。
In summer, you can sleep coolly using a bamboo wife.
A more descriptive term meaning 'bamboo hugging pillow'. Less common but easily understood.
竹抱き枕はエアコンがなくても快適です。
A bamboo hugging pillow is comfortable even without air conditioning.
Literally 'bamboo basket hugging pillow'. A very literal description, rarely used.
昔の人は竹籠抱き枕を使って暑さをしのぎました。
People in the old days used bamboo basket hugging pillows to endure the heat.
The bamboo wife is a traditional item in Japan and other parts of Asia. It is less common in modern air-conditioned homes but still appreciated by those seeking natural cooling methods or a nostalgic touch.