Japanese

なつまつり
Meaning: summer festival
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

夏
祭
り

Example sentences

I look forward to going to the local summer festival every year.
夏祭りの夜、通りにはたくさんの屋台が並んでいた。
On the night of the summer festival, many stalls lined the street.
夏祭りには、色鮮やかな浴衣を着て行きたいです。
I want to go to the summer festival wearing a colorful yukata.
夏祭りの会場には、色とりどりの提灯が飾られていた。
Colorful lanterns were decorated at the summer festival venue.
村の鎮守の森で夏祭りが開かれた。
A summer festival was held in the forest of the village's tutelary shrine.
夏祭りで金魚掬いを楽しんだ
I enjoyed goldfish scooping at the summer festival.

Usage Notes

Refers to traditional festivals held in Japan during the summer, often involving shrines, stalls, and fireworks.

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