玉たま簾すだれ

noun

autumn zephyrlily; white rain lily

A small, white-flowered bulb plant (Zephyranthes candida) that blooms in late summer to autumn. Often written in katakana as タマスダレ in gardening contexts.

• 庭にわの隅すみに玉たま簾すだれが咲さいている。

  Autumn zephyrlilies are blooming in the corner of the garden.

noun

bead screen; strings of beads hanging across a doorway

A traditional decorative screen made of strings of beads, often hung in doorways. The kanji 玉 (jewel/bead) and 簾 (bamboo blind) describe its appearance.

• 入いり口ぐちに玉たま簾すだれがかかっていて、涼すずしげな音おとを立たてていた。

  A bead screen hung in the doorway, making a cool, rustling sound.