不倒翁
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Meanings
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tumbler doll; self-righting doll
A traditional roly-poly toy that rights itself when pushed over. This term is literary and uncommon in everyday speech; the more familiar word is 起き上がり小法師 (おきあがりこぼし) or simply だるま.
See also: 起き上がり小法師 (おきあがりこぼし)
A 不倒翁 is a lucky toy that rights itself immediately when knocked over.