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hina dolls; ornamental dolls for Girls' Day
Elaborate decorative dolls representing the imperial court, displayed on a tiered platform during the Hinamatsuri festival on March 3rd. They are set up to wish for the health and happiness of girls in the family.
二月になると雛人形を飾る。
We display the hina dolls when February comes.
祖母から受け継いだ雛人形を大切にしている。
I treasure the hina dolls I inherited from my grandmother.
雛人形を早く片付けないと嫁に行き遅れるという言い伝えがある。
There is a folk belief that if you don't put the hina dolls away promptly, the girl will be late to marry.
A compound of 雛 (small bird; doll; miniature) and 人形 (doll). The dolls are displayed for 雛祭り (Girls' Day / Dolls' Festival) on March 3rd.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 雛人形を飾る (to display the hina dolls)
- 雛人形を片付ける (to put away the hina dolls)
- 雛人形を買う (to buy hina dolls)
- 七段飾り (seven-tiered display)
CULTURAL NOTES:
A full set features the 内裏雛 (emperor and empress dolls) at the top, with attendants, musicians, and ministers on lower tiers. Sets range from simple two-doll displays to elaborate seven-tier platforms. Traditionally purchased by the maternal grandparents for a newborn girl.