noun

  1. koinobori, carp streamer, carp-shaped windsock traditionally flown to celebrate the Children's Day in May.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
鯉のぼり こいのぼり
鯉幟 こいのぼり

Contained Kanji Breakdown

carp
こい リ (Kentei Pre-1, N1)
fish
さかな ギョ うお (2nd, N4)
knife, wrapping enclosure(勹) variant
rice field, rice paddy
た デン たん (1st, N4)
fire, fire radical (no. 86)
ヒョウ カ
ri, village, parent's home
さと リ さ (2nd)
soil, earth, ground
ド つち は (1st, N5)