掻灯かいともし

noun

hanging lantern at a temple or shrine

A lantern suspended from the eaves of a temple or shrine. The term is somewhat specialized and may not be widely known outside of traditional architectural or religious contexts. Compare 釣り灯籠 (tsuridōrō).

See also: 釣り灯籠

• 古ふるいお寺てらの軒のき先さきに掻灯かいともしが下さがっていた。

  A hanging lantern was suspended from the eaves of the old temple.