千ち歳とせ飴あめ

noun

longevity candy stick; red and white candy for children's festivals

A traditional red and white candy stick given to children at Shichi-Go-San and other celebrations, symbolizing long life.

• 七しち五ご三さんで千ち歳とせ飴あめをもらった。

  I received a longevity candy stick at the Shichi-Go-San festival.

• 千ち歳とせ飴あめは細ほそ長ながくて、紅こう白はくの色いろをしている。

  Chitose-ame is long and thin, and colored red and white.