市いち松まつ

noun

check pattern; checkerboard pattern

Abbreviation of 市松模様. Refers to a two-color alternating square pattern, often seen in traditional Japanese textiles and design.

See also: 市松模様

• この着き物ものは市いち松まつの柄がらが美うつくしい。

  This kimono has a beautiful check pattern.

noun

ichimatsu doll

Abbreviation of 市松人形. A traditional Japanese doll, often dressed in a kimono with a check pattern, named after the kabuki actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu.

See also: 市松人形

• 祖そ母ぼの家いえに古ふるい市いち松まつが飾かざってある。

  An old ichimatsu doll is displayed at my grandmother's house.