Japanese

Alternate forms

• クス玉, 薬玉, 久寿玉

Noun

Decorative ball (くす玉) displayed for Tanabata

くす玉 ‎(hiragana くすだま, romaji kusudama)

1. A decorative ball
   1. A decorative ball of cloth or paper flowers with long streamers
   2. A ball-shaped, scented bag
   3. A decorative ball that opens to reveal a banner, confetti, or balloons; 割り玉