noun
fire box of a traditional Japanese lantern
Refers specifically to the inner compartment of a 灯篭 (tōrō) or similar traditional lantern where the flame or light source is placed.
See also: 灯篭
石灯篭の火袋にろうそくを立てる。
Place a candle in the fire box of the stone lantern.
この灯篭は火袋の部分が六角形になっている。
This lantern has a hexagonal fire box.