expression, noun
Historical term for firefighters in the Edo period, known for their agility and acrobatic skills on rooftops.
江戸時代、鳶の者は火事の際に活躍した。
In the Edo period, tobi-no-mono were active during fires.
expression, noun
construction worker; scaffolding builder
Refers to workers who erect scaffolding and work at heights, often associated with traditional construction skills. The term is less common in modern contexts.
鳶の者は高い足場を組むのが得意だ。
Tobi-no-mono are skilled at building high scaffolding.