睨にらみ鯛だい

noun

decorative fish displayed during festive occasions

A traditional decoration featuring a sea bream with a fierce, glaring expression, often displayed at celebrations like New Year's or weddings to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.

• お正しょう月がつに、縁えん起ぎ物ものとしてにらみ鯛だいを飾かざる家いえもある。

  Some households display a 'nirami-dai' as a lucky charm during the New Year.

• 結けっ婚こん式しきの引ひき出で物ものに、にらみ鯛だいの置おき物ものが選えらばれることがある。

  A 'nirami-dai' figurine is sometimes chosen as a wedding favor.