Lexical entry

マトリョーシカ

matoryooshika

A set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside another.

Home & LifestylePure GairaigoSource: Russian

Meaning

A famous Russian handicraft consisting of a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside another, usually featuring painted traditional designs.

Russian nesting doll

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ルパシカ

A traditional Russian shirt with an off-center collar and a belt.

ペチカ

A large, traditional masonry stove used for heating and cooking in Russian homes.

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