Japanese Learning

What is the meaning of “赤べこ”?

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赤べこあかべこa traditional toy from the Aizu region in Japan. Akabeko toys is very popular as charms to ward off sickness.

《「べこ」は東北方言で牛の意》福島県会津若松市でつくられる郷土玩具。赤く塗った張り子の首振り牛。疱瘡 (ほうそう) 除けや子育ての縁起物。

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