山車

Etymology 1
From, as it is believed that gods ride out on the vehicle. The form is used in the Kansai area.

Noun

 * 1) a float; a vehicle used in a festival

Etymology 2
From. Attested from the 10th century.

Noun

 * 1) synonym of 山車 Etymology 1, above
 * 2) a wooden cart that appears spontaneously without being made by man as an auspicious sign of the time of peace and tranquility

Noun

 * 1) wheel tree,