paper lantern

提灯 灯籠 灯篭 灯笼

A traditional Japanese or Chinese lantern made of thin, brightly colored paper.

There are several basic types:

  • Chouchin (提灯), a traditional Chinese cylindrical paper lantern.
  • Kami dourou (紙灯籠), a traditional square-shaped floating water lantern used in mourning ceremonies.
  • Tourou (灯籠), a generic term for traditional Japanese lanterns, including paper and stone lanterns.

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