noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to a covering or roof-like structure, often decorative or protective, such as over a bed, throne, altar, or vehicle.
A white canopy hangs over the bed.
The altar is under the church's canopy.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
reed hood worn by Komuso priests
Specifically the deep, basket-like reed hood worn by mendicant Komuso monks of the Fuke sect, covering the face as a symbol of detachment. See also 虚無僧.
See also: 虚無僧
The Komuso monk wore a reed hood and played the shakuhachi.
canopied; with a canopy
From Chinese 天蓋 (tiāngài), literally 'heaven cover'. The Komuso hood sense is a specialized Japanese extension.