力ちから餅もち

noun

fortifying mochi; strength-giving mochi

Mochi eaten to build strength, often associated with physical labor or traditional events.

• 昔むかしの農のう家かでは、力ちから餅もちを食たべて田た植うえに備そなえた。

  In old farming households, they ate fortifying mochi to prepare for rice planting.

noun

postpartum mochi from parents

Mochi given by the new mother's parents after childbirth, a traditional custom.

See also: 汁の餅

• 出しゅっ産さん後ご、実じっ家かから力ちから餅もちが届とどいた。

  After giving birth, she received fortifying mochi from her parents' home.

noun

first-birthday mochi for toddler

Mochi given to a child on their first birthday, symbolizing strength and growth.

• 一いっ歳さいの誕たん生じょう日びに、力ちから餅もちを背せ負おわせる地ち域いきもある。

  In some regions, they have the one-year-old carry fortifying mochi on their back.