木き遣やり

noun

workmen's chant while pulling a heavy load

A traditional rhythmic chant used by laborers to coordinate effort when hauling heavy objects, especially timber or floats in festivals.

• 祭まつりで神輿みこしを担かつぐとき、木き遣やりが響ひびいた。

  During the festival, the workmen's chant echoed as they carried the portable shrine.

• 昔むかし、大だい工くたちは材ざい木もくを運はこぶときに木き遣やりを歌うたった。

  In the old days, carpenters sang a workmen's chant when hauling timber.