茅の輪

Reading

Kana: ちのわ

Romaji: chinowa

Definition

noun

1

cogon grass ring (through which people pass during summer purification rites)

See also: 夏越の祓

Kanji

茅

Readings: ボウ、 ミョウ、 かや、 ちがや

Meaning: miscanthus reed

輪

Readings: リン、 わ

Meanings: wheel, ring, circle, link, loop, counter for wheels and flowers