noun
Boys' Festival dolls; samurai dolls for Children's Day
Traditional dolls displayed in homes with boys for the May 5th celebration (formerly Boys' Day, now Children's Day). Often depict samurai, armor, or legendary heroes.
五月人形を飾るのは、男の子の健やかな成長を願うためです。
Displaying Boys' Festival dolls is to wish for the healthy growth of boys.
祖父母が孫のために立派な五月人形を贈った。
The grandparents gave a splendid set of Boys' Festival dolls for their grandson.