鯉のぼり（こいのぼり、koinobori）
- carp streamer

鯉のぼり (こいのぼり, *koinobori*) refers to the carp-shaped wind socks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate *Kodomo no Hi* (Children's Day) on May 5th. They are a symbol of strength, perseverance, and success, as the carp is known for its ability to swim upstream and overcome obstacles. Each 鯉のぼり typically represents a family, with a large black carp for the father, a red or pink carp for the mother, and smaller carp in other colors for the children. They are often displayed from late April to early May.

⚫︎家の庭にたくさんの鯉のぼりが泳いでいる。 Translation: Many 鯉のぼり are swimming in the garden of the house. ⚫︎子供の日に鯉のぼりを飾るのが日本の習慣です。 Translation: It is a Japanese custom to display 鯉のぼり on Children's Day. ⚫︎風が強くて、鯉のぼりが空高く舞い上がった。 Translation: The wind was strong, and the 鯉のぼり soared high into the sky.

The word 鯉のぼり is used when discussing or referring to the carp-shaped streamers. It’s a noun and is commonly used in sentences describing the display of the 鯉のぼり, the holiday of *Kodomo no Hi*, or the symbolism associated with them. It can be used both in casual and formal contexts, depending on the situation. For example, if you are planning to decorate your house for *Kodomo no Hi*, you would use this word.

The word 鯉のぼり is typically written in kanji as 鯉のぼり. The hiragana reading is こいのぼり. There are no other common ways to write this word, and the okurigana is standard.

There are no direct synonyms for 鯉のぼり as it refers to a specific object. However, related terms could be 端午の節句 (*Tango no Sekku*, Children's Day), or possibly something like "Children's Day decorations."

There are no direct antonyms for 鯉のぼり.

今年の子供の日は、家族みんなで鯉のぼり］を飾る予定です。 ・Translation: This year for Children's Day, we plan to decorate with 鯉のぼり with the whole family. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the plan to put up 鯉のぼり as part of the Children's Day celebration.

五月の空に、色とりどりの鯉のぼりが気持ちよさそうに泳いでいる。》 ・Translation: In the May sky, colorful 鯉のぼり seem to be swimming comfortably. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the visual of 鯉のぼり flying in the sky during May.

The word 鯉のぼり is a compound word. 鯉 (*koi*) means "carp," and のぼり (*nobori*) means "climbing" or "banner." The carps are depicted as if they are "climbing" or "swimming" upwards in the air. The association with the carp comes from the Chinese legend of the carp that swims up a waterfall and transforms into a dragon, symbolizing strength and perseverance.