cushion dance

Noun

historical

(historical) A dance in which one person carries a cushion around the room, placing it before someone he or she wishes to kiss, after which kiss, the chosen person takes up the cushion and continues the dance.

Japanese Meaning

（歴史的な）人がクッションを持って室内を歩き、キスを希望する相手の前にそのクッションを置き、その相手がキスを交わしクッションを受け取ってダンスを続ける、という形式の踊り。

What is this buttons?

During the village fête, the host surprised everyone by starting a cushion dance, carrying the padded cushion to each guest and placing it before the chosen partner for a quick kiss.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

村の祭りで、主催者は皆を驚かせようと、クッションを抱えて一人ひとりの客の前に置き、選ばれた相手と軽くキスを交わすという遊び心のある踊りを始めた。

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