祝日
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Base noun form. Refers to an official public holiday in Japan, established by law. Often used in calendars or when discussing days off, e.g., 『今日は祝日です』 (kyou wa shukujitsu desu, 'Today is a national holiday').
Theme
Two coworkers, Ken and User, chat in the office about upcoming plans for a national holiday.
祝日
しゅくじつ
national holiday
Culture & SocietyReligion & Festivals
Memory Hook
Think of a 'shuku' (祝日 shukujitsu sounds like 'shoo-koo-jitsu') day where everyone celebrates — it's a national holiday! 'Shoo-koo-jitsu' → 祝日 (shukujitsu, 'national holiday').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『祝日』 (shukujitsu, 'national holidays') are days off work and school, often celebrating cultural or historical events like 『建国記念の日』 (kenkoku kinen no hi, 'National Foundation Day'). People enjoy festivals, family gatherings, or travel during these holidays.
Forms
Base: 祝日Base noun form. Refers to an official public holiday in Japan, established by law. Often used in calendars or when discussing days off, e.g., 『今日は祝日です』 (kyou wa shukujitsu desu, 'Today is a national holiday').