noun
tricolor dango; three-color dumpling
A traditional sweet of three colored dumplings (typically pink, white, and green) on a skewer, especially associated with cherry blossom viewing (hanami).
See also: 団子
花見には三色団子が欠かせない。
Tricolor dango are indispensable for cherry blossom viewing.
三色団子の色は、桜、雪、新緑を表していると言われる。
The colors of tricolor dango are said to represent cherry blossoms, snow, and fresh greenery.
Compound of 三色 (さんしょく, 'three colors') and 団子 (だんご, 'dumpling'). The exact origin of the three-color combination is uncertain, but it is strongly associated with hanami culture.