八はち間けん

noun

large hanging paper lantern

Historical term for a large paper lantern traditionally hung at the entrance of bathhouses, yose theatres, izakaya, and similar establishments.

• 昔むかしの銭せん湯とうの入いり口ぐちには、大おおきな八はち間けんが下さがっていた。

  In old public bathhouses, a large hachiken lantern hung at the entrance.