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ぼうず てるてる坊主
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1. paper doll to which children pray for fine weather (usu. white, and shaped like a Buddhist priest)​
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2. Teru teru bozu​Teru teru bōzu (Japanese: 照る照る坊主、てるてる坊主; literally "shine shine monk") is a little traditional hand-made doll made of white paper or cloth that Japanese farmers began hanging outside of their window by a string. In shape and construction they are essentially identical to ghost dolls, such as those made at Halloween. This amulet is supposed to have magical powers to bring good weather and to stop or prevent a rainy day.
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照る照る坊主 【てるてるぼうず】

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