A decorated float used in Japanese festivals, often carrying musicians or dancers. Similar to 山車 (だし), but 舞車 specifically emphasizes a float for dancing or musical performances.
See also: 山車 (だし)
祭りで大きな舞車が町を練り歩いた。
A large festival float paraded through the town during the festival.
Compound of 舞 (まい, 'dance') and 車 (くるま, 'vehicle'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word likely originated from floats used in traditional dance processions.