舞まい車ぐるま

noun

festival float

A decorated float used in Japanese festivals, often carrying musicians or dancers. Similar to 山車 (だし), but 舞車 specifically emphasizes a float for dancing or musical performances.

See also: 山車 (だし)

• 祭まつりで大おおきな舞まい車ぐるまが町まちを練ねり歩あるいた。

  A large festival float paraded through the town during the festival.