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Noun
1. paper lantern; Chinese lantern; Japanese lantern
Noun
2. snot bubbleColloquial, See also 鼻ちょうちん
Wikipedia definition
3. Paper lanternPaper lanterns come in various shapes and sizes, as well as various methods of construction. In their simplest form, they are simply a paper bag with a candle placed inside, although more complicated lanterns consist of a collapsible bamboo or metal frame of hoops covered with tough paper.
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Other forms
挑灯 【ちょうちん】
Notes
挑灯: Rarely-used kanji form.

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