天てん童どう

noun

cherub; divine child; child disguised as a celestial being

Refers to a child considered as a heavenly being, often in religious or festival contexts. Can denote a cherub in Christian art, a god appearing as a child, or children dressed as such in parades.

• 祭まつりでは、天てん童どうに扮ふんした子こどもたちが練ねり歩あるく。