noun
Odawara lantern; collapsible cylindrical paper lantern
A traditional Japanese lantern that can be folded flat when not in use. Named after Odawara, a city historically known for producing them.
小田原提灯は、使わないときは平たくたためるのが特徴です。
The Odawara lantern is characterized by being able to be folded flat when not in use.
提灯 is the general term for a paper lantern, while 小田原提灯 specifically refers to the collapsible cylindrical type from Odawara.
Compound of 小田原 (Odawara, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture) and 提灯 (paper lantern). The lantern style is associated with Odawara, though the exact historical origin is uncertain.