Meaning of koinobori | Babel Free

Definitions

a carp-shaped streamer used to celebrate Children's Day in Japan.

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Examples

“This was perfect— it rationalized the koinobori as quite befitting a peace-loving Japan.”

“At this time, families with boys hang koinobori from flagpoles in their yard. Koinobori is a fish-shaped banner. Each male in the family is represented by a koinobori on the flagpole.”

“Along with the raising of koinobori, children indulge in kashiwa-mochi sticky rice cakes wrapped in oak leaves.”

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