noun
Kintarō; Golden Boy
A famous Japanese folklore hero, the childhood name of Sakata no Kintoki. Typically depicted as a strong boy with a bob haircut, carrying an axe, and wearing a red diamond-shaped apron. Often associated with bravery and defeating demons.
金太郎は日本の昔話に出てくる力持ちの男の子です。
Kintarō is a strong boy who appears in Japanese folktales.
Kintarō dolls are sometimes displayed as Boys' Day decorations.
noun
Kintarō doll
A doll or figurine of the folklore hero Kintarō, often displayed for Boys' Day (Tango no Sekku) as a symbol of strength and health.
祖父母が孫のために金太郎を買ってあげました。
The grandparents bought a Kintarō doll for their grandchild.
noun
diamond-shaped apron
A bib or apron shaped like the one worn by Kintarō, typically a red diamond-shaped cloth tied around the waist. Used as a visual motif or in traditional children's clothing.
赤ちゃんに金太郎の前掛けを着せて写真を撮りました。
We put a diamond-shaped apron on the baby and took a picture.