くす玉

Japanese

Kanji in this term
玉
たま > だま Grade: 1
kun’yomi

Decorative ball (くす玉) displayed for Tanabata

Alternative forms

• クス玉, 薬玉, 久寿玉

Noun

くす玉(だま) • (kusudama) 

1. a decorative ball
   1. a decorative ball of cloth or paper flowers with long streamers
   2. a ball-shaped, scented bag
   3. a decorative ball that opens to reveal a banner, confetti, or balloons; 割り玉