祭
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Base noun form. Refers to a festival, celebration, or feast, often with cultural or religious significance. Can be used alone or in compound words like 『祭り』 (matsuri, 'festival').
Theme
User and their friend Kenji are planning a weekend outing in Kyoto. They discuss local events and cultural activities.
祭
まつり
festival / feast
Culture & SocietyReligion & Festivals
Memory Hook
Imagine a festive 'matsuri' (祭 matsuri, 'festival') with colorful floats and fireworks — it's a celebration! 'Matsuri' sounds like 'mats' (as in mats for sitting) and 'suri' (like 'surprise'), so picture a surprise party on mats.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『祭』 (matsuri, 'festival') are vibrant community events often tied to Shinto shrines or seasonal changes, featuring parades, food stalls, and traditional performances. Famous examples include 『夏祭り』 (natsu matsuri, 'summer festival') and 『お祭り騒ぎ』 (omatsuri sawagi, 'festive uproar').
Forms
Base: 祭Base noun form. Refers to a festival, celebration, or feast, often with cultural or religious significance. Can be used alone or in compound words like 『祭り』 (matsuri, 'festival').