蚊か遣やり火び

noun

smoky fire to repel mosquitoes

A traditional method of driving away mosquitoes by burning materials that produce smoke, such as pine needles or special coils. Often used outdoors in summer.

See also: 蚊遣り

• 夏なつの夕ゆう方がた、庭にわで蚊か遣やり火びを焚たいた。

  On a summer evening, we lit a smoky fire in the garden to keep mosquitoes away.