嫁祝い

嫁祝

Reading

Kana: よめいわい

Romaji: yomeiwai

Definition

noun

1

traditional koshogatsu ceremony where the newly-wed wife is hit on the rump with a sacred wooden pole to ensure her fertility

See also: 小正月 祝い棒

Kanji

嫁

Readings: カ、 よめ、 とつ.ぐ、 い.く、 ゆ.く

Meanings: marry into, bride

祝

Readings: シュク、 シュウ、 いわ.う

Meanings: celebrate, congratulate