田楽返し

でんがくがえし

Meanings

1. Noun device with axle used to change the backdrop of a (kabuki) play See also: 田楽豆腐 (でんがくどうふ).
2. turning something in the manner one would use to cook dengaku tofu on both sides

Kanji

• 田 rice field. Read as デン.
• 楽 music. Read as ガク.
• 返 give back. Read as かえす.

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