uchiwan.
/ˈuːtʃiwa/ A flat Japanese fan (fan n.1 3) that does not fold.
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1877 W. E. Griffis Mikado's Empire ii. xv. 518 Fukiu has a few shops where ogi (folding fans) and uchiwa (flat fans) are made.
1898 A. Diósy New Far East v. 268 The Japanese uchi-wa, or non-folding fan..is often decorated with a highly coloured print.
1970 J. Kirkup Japan behind Fan 164 One should..carry in one's left hand an uchiwa, that broad, flat paper fan printed with cool summer subjects.
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