左さ義ぎ長ちょう

noun

burning of New Year's decorations

A traditional event, usually on January 15th, where New Year's gate decorations (such as 門松 and しめ飾り) are burned. Also known as どんど焼き in some regions.

See also: どんど

• 左さ義ぎ長ちょうで正しょう月がつ飾かざりを燃もやした。

  We burned the New Year's decorations at the Sagichō festival.