蘇そ民みん将しょう来らい

noun

tower-shaped wooden talisman

A wooden charm shaped like a small tower, associated with the Somin Shōrai legend and used to ward off epidemics.

• 蘇そ民みん将しょう来らいの護ご符ふは、疫えき病びょう除よけとして家いえの入いり口ぐちに飾かざられる。

  The Somin Shōrai talisman is displayed at the entrance of homes to ward off epidemics.

noun

apron-shaped straw deity to ward off disease

A straw effigy or charm in the shape of an apron-wearing figure, also derived from the Somin Shōrai legend and used for protection against illness.

• 蘇そ民みん将しょう来らいの人にん形ぎょうは、藁わらで作つくられ、前まえ掛かけのような形かたちをしている。

  The Somin Shōrai doll is made of straw and has an apron-like shape.