festival float; dashi
A decorated float pulled through the streets during festivals, often associated with regional traditions like the Gion Matsuri. Synonymous with 山車 (だし).
See also: 山車 (だし)
During the Gion Festival, magnificent floats parade through the town.
Variant spelling with okurigana; less common but still seen.
Compound of 曳き (hiki, 'pulling', from 引く) and 山 (yama, 'mountain'), referring to a large decorated structure pulled during festivals.