Oshikuramanju

Japanese: おしくらまんじゅう

A type of children's game. Depending on the region, it is known by other names such as "oshiai," "oshiaishinji," or "oshikuramanzo." In "Kiyu Shoran," it is referred to as "mejirooshi," and this name was apparently used during the Edo period. It is a very simple game in which players line up along a wall or fence, or push against each other within a circular area, and anyone who goes out of line or outside of their area is disqualified. Although it varies slightly depending on the region, it is played with excitement as follows: "Don't cry when you get pushed with oshikuramanju. If you push too hard, the red bean paste will come out."

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

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。きわめて素朴な遊びで，壁や塀などに沿って1列になるか，円の区画内で相互に押し合い，列外，区画外に出た者は失格となる。地方によって多少異なるが，次のようにはやしながら遊ぶ。〈おしくらまんじゅう押されて泣くな，あんまり押すとあんこが出るぞ〉。

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