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祭り
matsuri
Description
祭りは、神社やお寺、町などで、みんなが集まって楽しむ行事です。
A 祭り is an event where everyone gathers to enjoy themselves at shrines, temples, or towns.
夏の祭りでは、花火や屋台があって、とてもにぎやかです。
Summer 祭り are very lively with fireworks and food stalls.
Meanings
祭りmatsuri
festival; religious or public celebration event
今日は町の祭りに行きます。
I'm going to the town festival today.
祭りmatsuri
lively event or big sale-like occasion
あのお店は今、セールの祭りだ。
That shop is having a big sale right now.
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Notes
- Etymology
noun form of the verb 祭る (matsuru, 'to enshrine/worship'), originally a religious rite honoring gods.
- Nuance
often written お祭り (omatsuri) with polite お in everyday speech.
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