島しま台だい

noun

ornament representing the Isle of Eternal Youth

A traditional Japanese New Year's decoration, often a stand with a miniature island and pine, bamboo, and plum motifs, symbolizing longevity and good fortune. Also used in wedding ceremonies.

• お正しょう月がつに床とこの間まに島しま台だいを飾かざる。

  We display a shimadai ornament in the alcove at New Year's.

• 結けっ婚こん式しきの披ひ露ろう宴えん会かい場じょうに島しま台だいが置おかれていた。

  A shimadai was placed at the wedding reception venue.