土ど用よう干ぼし

noun

summer airing of clothes

A traditional practice of airing clothes, books, and other items during the hottest, driest period of summer (the 'doyo' period) to prevent mold and insect damage.

• 祖そ母ぼは毎まい年とし、土ど用よう干ぼしに着き物ものを虫むし干ぼしする。

  Every year, my grandmother airs out her kimono during the summer airing season.