also: たまばはき
ceremonial broom; New Year broom
A broom used in a traditional custom of sweeping a silkworm-raising room on the first Day of the Rat of the New Year. Highly specific cultural term.
The 玉箒 is a lucky broom used in silkworm-raising households on the first Day of the Rat of the New Year.
broom plant; kochia
Refers to plants used for making brooms, such as kochia (Bassia scoparia). See also 箒草.
See also: ほうきぐさ
Kochia is sometimes also called 玉箒.
Rare or archaic term for alcoholic drink. The connection to brooms is unclear; possibly a euphemism or metaphorical use.
In old texts, 玉箒 is sometimes used as a slang term for sake.
Standard kanji spelling for the broom and related senses.
Variant kanji spelling using 帚, a less common character for broom.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling that clarifies the reading.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling for the voiced reading たまばはき.
Literally 'jewel broom'. The origin of the 'liquor' sense is uncertain; it may be a euphemism or metaphorical extension.