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柊鰯 【ひいらぎいわし】

  1. [n] sardine and holly charm; sardine head and holly branch placed next to the front door during setsubun to ward off demons
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
Holly シュ, シュウ ひいらぎ
Sardine, (kokuji) null いわし