桐箱
also: きりはこ
Meanings
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paulownia wood box; paulownia box
A box made of paulownia wood, often used for storing valuable items like tea ceremony utensils, art objects, or documents because the wood is lightweight, moisture-resistant, and insect-repellent.
My grandmother keeps her precious kimono in a paulownia box.
Please store this tea bowl in a paulownia box.