行あん灯どん

noun

paper-enclosed standing lantern; oil lamp in a wooden stand

Traditional Japanese lamp with a paper shade and an oil lamp inside, often used in historical or cultural contexts.

• 旅りょ館かんの廊ろう下かに行あん灯どんが置おいてあった。

  A paper lantern was placed in the hallway of the inn.

noun

taxi roof light

Colloquial term for the illuminated sign on top of a taxi.

• タクシーの行あん灯どんが遠とおくからでも見みえた。

  The taxi's roof light was visible even from a distance.