Definition of 御輿 (みこし)

こし

御輿

みこし

mikoshi

noun
1.
portable shrine (carried in festivals)(esp. 神輿)
See also:お神輿
2.
palanquin(honorific language)(only relevant for みこし)(esp. 御輿)
See also:輿
3.
buttocks, lower back, waist, hips(usually kana)(only relevant for みこし)(esp. sitting down, getting up, etc.)
Other readings:
神輿【みこし】
神輿【しんよ】
神輿【じんよ】
神興【みこし】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage
Related Kanji
honorable, manipulate, govern
輿 palanquin, bier, public opinion, the earth
gods, mind, soul
entertain, revive, retrieve, interest, pleasure