N1
しゅくさい (shukusai)
祝祭
festival, celebration, festive occasion
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a grand public celebration, often with a ceremonial or religious aspect, or a period of widespread festivity. More formal and often larger scale than a casual party (パーティー) or individual celebration (お祝い).
📝 Example Sentences
街は年に一度の祝祭で賑わっていた。
The town was bustling with its annual festival.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "祝祭"!
この地域では、毎年夏の終わりに盛大な_______が行われる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「夏の終わり」に「盛大」に行われる公共のイベントは「祝祭」が最も適切です。
English: A grand public event held at 'the end of summer' is most appropriately a 'festival' (祝祭).
English: A grand public event held at 'the end of summer' is most appropriately a 'festival' (祝祭).
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