祝日
Reading: しゅくじつ
Meaning: national holiday, public holiday
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Example Sentence
Tomorrow is a national holiday, so the company is closed.
Usage Notes
祝日 (しゅくじつ) refers to a public holiday established by the state to commemorate a significant event or day. On these days, schools and most businesses are closed. It is different from a regular weekend off (週末 - しゅうまつ) or a personal vacation (休暇 - きゅうか).
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