lacquered sake barrel
Often used at weddings and celebratory events.
結婚式で柳樽が振る舞われた。
A lacquered sake barrel was served at the wedding.
Standard kanji spelling.
Ateji (phonetic) spelling, rarely used.
From 柳「willow」and 樽「barrel」. The name originally denoted a willow-wood sake barrel, especially a lacquered ceremonial barrel used for gifts and celebrations.