うちわ
uchiwa
Common
N5
noun
Translations
1.
hand fan
2.
paper fan
Notes
Uchiwa are traditional Japanese fans typically made of paper and bamboo. They are often used during the summer and are commonly seen at festivals. They can also be used as promotional items with advertisements printed on them.
Tags
#traditional
#summer
#festival
Examples
夏祭りでうちわをもらいました。
Natsu matsuri de uchiwa o moraimashita.
I received a hand fan at the summer festival.
暑い日にうちわを使います。
Atsui hi ni uchiwa o tsukaimasu.
I use a hand fan on hot days.
うちわは日本の伝統的なアイテムです。
Uchiwa wa Nihon no dentō-teki na aitemu desu.
The uchiwa is a traditional Japanese item.