also: はなどうろ
noun
flower lantern; Bon lantern decorated with flowers
A lantern used during the Bon festival, decorated with artificial flowers or featuring floral patterns. Often seen at Obon events.
See also: 盆灯籠
お盆に花灯籠を飾る家もある。
Some households display flower lanterns during Obon.
花灯籠の優しい灯りが夜道を照らしていた。
The gentle light of the flower lanterns illuminated the night path.
盆灯籠 is a general Bon lantern, while 花灯籠 specifically refers to one decorated with flowers or floral patterns.
Compound of 花 (flower) and 灯籠 (lantern). The term refers to a lantern associated with the Bon festival, often adorned with floral decorations.