noun
omocha-e; toy picture; woodblock print for children
Historical term for a genre of inexpensive, brightly colored woodblock prints made as toys for children, popular from the Edo period through the Meiji era. Often featured games, stories, or educational content.
江戸時代には、おもちゃ絵が子どもの遊び道具として親しまれていた。
During the Edo period, omocha-e were popular as playthings for children.
この博物館には、貴重なおもちゃ絵が多数展示されている。
This museum has many valuable omocha-e on display.
Compound of おもちゃ (toy) and 絵 (picture). The term refers to a historical genre of woodblock prints made for children.