Oshiai Shinji

...A type of children's game. Depending on the region, it is known by other names such as "oshiai," "oshiaishinji," and "oshikuramanzo." In "Kiyu Shoran," it is called "mejirooshi," and this name seems to have been used in the Edo period.

*Some of the terminology that refers to "Oshiai Shinji" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…子どもの遊びの一種。地方によって〈おしあい〉〈おしあいしんじ〉〈おしくらまんぞ〉などの別称がある。《嬉遊笑覧》に〈めじろおし〉とあり，江戸期にはこの名もあったらしい。…

※「おしあいしんじ」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

出典｜株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第２版について | 情報