This is the 9577th most frequent Japanese word.
繭玉
"繭玉" (mayudama) refers to decorative silk cocoon-shaped ornaments used during Japanese New Year or celebratory events.
繭玉 is used here to directly refer to an object, such as an artistic creation or decoration resembling a cocoon ball.
この繭玉は美しい形をしています。
This cocoon ball has a beautiful shape.
繭玉 refers here to handmade decorations created during cultural festivals, symbolizing prosperity.
祭りで繭玉飾りを作って楽しみました。
We enjoyed making cocoon ball decorations during the festival.
繭玉 is metaphorically describing an appearance resembling a cocoon or silk structure in nature.