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JLPT N2

扇子

A 扇子 is a traditional Japanese folding fan. It’s used to cool off in summer and as an accessory in cultural arts.

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Noun

Folding Fan

A fan that can be folded, typically made of paper or silk on a bamboo or wooden frame. It’s used for cooling oneself, as an accessory with traditional clothing like a kimono, or in arts like dance and rakugo (comedic storytelling).

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夏 は 暑い ので 、 いつも バッグ に 扇子 を 入れて います 。

It's hot in the summer, so I always keep a folding fan in my bag.

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A `扇子` is a traditional Japanese folding fan. It's used to cool off in summer and as an accessory in cultural arts.
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