回まわり灯どう籠ろう

noun

revolving lantern

A traditional lantern with a cylindrical shade that rotates due to rising heat from a candle, often displaying pictures or patterns. Used especially during summer festivals and Obon.

• 縁えん側がわに回まわり灯籠どうろうを吊つるして、夏なつの夜よるを楽たのしんだ。

  We hung a revolving lantern on the veranda and enjoyed the summer night.