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
A hanging lantern was suspended from the eaves of the old temple.
Alternate spelling with okurigana.
Compound of 掻い (kai, continuative form of 掻く 'to scratch, paddle') + 灯 (tomo, 'light, lamp') + し (shi, nominalizer). The exact derivation is uncertain; the term may refer to a lantern that is lit and then hung up.