also: はなどうろ
flower lantern; Bon lantern decorated with flowers
A lantern used during the Bon festival, decorated with artificial flowers or featuring floral patterns. Often seen at Obon events.
See also: 盆灯籠
Some households display flower lanterns during Obon.
The gentle light of the flower lanterns illuminated the night path.
Standard kanji spelling.
Alternate reading; はなどうろ is a common colloquial variant.
Compound of 花 (flower) and 灯籠 (lantern). The term refers to a lantern associated with the Bon festival, often adorned with floral decorations.