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nobori; long, narrow banner attached to a pole on one side and a horizontal rod along the top

Boys' Day nobori; carp streamer

kanji "large village" radical

flag; banner; ensign; emblem

(one's) stance; position; opinion

koinobori; carp streamer; carp-shaped windsock traditionally flown to celebrate the Children's Day in May

Boys' Festival paper-carp streamers

making one's attitude (position, stand) clear; unfurling and clearly showing one's banner

nobori; long, narrow banner attached to a pole on one side and a horizontal rod along the top