雛祭
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Base noun form. A traditional Japanese festival held on March 3rd to celebrate girls' health and happiness, featuring displays of special dolls called 『雛人形』 (hina ningyou, 'hina dolls').
Theme
Two friends, Miyuki and User, are chatting about spring traditions in Japan. Miyuki mentions her family's upcoming celebration.
雛祭
ひなまつり
Girls' (dolls') Festival
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Remember 'Hinamatsuri' as 'Hina-matsuri' — 'hina' for dolls and 'matsuri' for festival. It's the Girls' Festival where dolls are celebrated!
Cultural Note
『雛祭』 (Hinamatsuri, 'Girls' Festival') is celebrated on March 3rd in Japan. Families display ornate doll sets called 『雛人形』 (hina ningyou, 'hina dolls') and enjoy special foods like 『ひなあられ』 (hina arare, 'colorful rice crackers') and 『ちらし寿司』 (chirashi zushi, 'scattered sushi') to pray for girls' health and future happiness.
Forms
Base: 雛祭Base noun form. A traditional Japanese festival held on March 3rd to celebrate girls' health and happiness, featuring displays of special dolls called 『雛人形』 (hina ningyou, 'hina dolls').