paper-enclosed standing lantern; oil lamp in a wooden stand
Traditional Japanese lamp with a paper shade and an oil lamp inside, often used in historical or cultural contexts.
A paper lantern was placed in the hallway of the inn.
taxi roof light
Colloquial term for the illuminated sign on top of a taxi.
The taxi's roof light was visible even from a distance.
cylindrical paper lantern
hanging paper lantern
dimwit; blockhead; person who is useless despite being present
silk-covered lantern
andōn-bakama; hakama without gussets
square paper lantern
large hanging paper lantern
hanging paper lantern
portable paper lantern for walking at night
Standard modern kanji spelling.
Traditional kanji form using 燈; now considered outdated.
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially when the kanji is not needed.
The word 行灯 (あんどん) is of uncertain origin, but the kanji literally mean 'traveling lamp', reflecting its portable nature.
jimble; Carybdea rastoni