also: おぐるま
noun
Inula japonica (plant)
Only with reading おぐるま
Archaic name for the plant Inula japonica. The reading おぐるま is restricted to this sense.
古い本草書には「小車」という植物が記されている。
In old herbal books, a plant called 小車 (おぐるま) is recorded.
noun
small cart; small carriage
Archaic term for a small cart or carriage. Compare with 牛車 (ぎっしゃ).
See also: 牛車
平安時代の絵巻には、小車に乗った貴族の姿が描かれている。
In Heian-period picture scrolls, nobles riding in small carriages are depicted.
noun
wheeled palanquin (castle-shaped box)
Only with reading こぐるま
A wheeled palanquin with a castle-shaped box, used historically. Reading is こぐるま.
See also: 輦車
祭礼で使われた小車は、輦車とも呼ばれる。
The wheeled palanquin used in festivals is also called 輦車.
Compound of 小 (small) and 車 (vehicle). The plant name likely derives from the shape of the flower resembling a small wheel.