A traditional Japanese flat handheld fan (uchiwa) made of paper and bamboo, used for fanning in hot weather.
夏祭りでうちわを配っていたので、もらって家まで持って帰った。
They were handing out uchiwa at the summer festival, so I took one home.
観光地のお土産屋で、絵柄のきれいうちわを買った。
I bought a nicely patterned uchiwa at the souvenir shop in the tourist area.
暑い日はうちわで風を送るだけでもかなり涼しく感じる。
On hot days, just fanning yourself with an uchiwa can feel quite cooling.