団扇
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Base noun form. Refers to a non-folding, flat hand fan used for cooling. No conjugation needed; use with particles like 『を』 (o) for objects.
Theme
At a summer festival, User and their friend Miyuki are browsing traditional crafts. They talk about cooling off and using a fan.
団扇
うちわ
fan (traditional hand fan)
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'fan' shaped like a 'circle' (団, dan) that you 'wave' (扇, uchiwa) to cool off. 'Dan-uchiwa' — a 'dan' (group) of people using fans at a summer festival!
Cultural Note
『団扇』 (uchiwa) is a traditional Japanese hand fan, often made of paper or bamboo, used for cooling in hot weather. It's common at summer festivals, and designs may feature seasonal motifs or advertisements. In contrast, folding fans are called 『扇子』 (sensu).
Forms
Base: 団扇Base noun form. Refers to a non-folding, flat hand fan used for cooling. No conjugation needed; use with particles like 『を』 (o) for objects.