JMdict: 1350870
てるてる坊主 【てるてるぼうず】
- [n] paper doll to which children pray for fine weather (usu. white, and shaped like a Buddhist priest)
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 坊 | Boy, Priest's Residence, Priest | ボウ, ボッ | |
| 主 | Lord, Chief, Master, Main Thing, Principal | シュ, ス, シュウ | ぬし, おも, あるじ |