一いっ升しょう餅もち

noun

large ceremonial mochi

A large round mochi weighing about one shō (approx. 1.8 kg), traditionally used in celebrations such as a child's first birthday (一升餅を背負う) or other festive occasions.

See also: 一升 (いっしょう) · 餅負い

• 一いっ歳さいの誕たん生じょう日びに、子こどもに一いっ升しょう餅もちを背せ負おわせる風ふう習しゅうがあります。

  There is a custom of having a one-year-old child carry a large ceremonial mochi on their back on their first birthday.

• お祝いわい用ように一いっ升しょう餅もちを注ちゅう文もんした。

  I ordered a large ceremonial mochi for the celebration.