festival
From Latin 'festivalis' meaning 'of a feast', related to 'festivus', meaning 'of a feast day, joyous'.
NOUN
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[/ˈfɛstəvəl/en-US]
祭り
literal
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フェスティバル
loanword
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お祭り
literalcasual
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祝祭
formal
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concept sentence
untranslatable
(Some festival types may not have direct equivalents in Japanese, as cultural significance may vary.)
A special day or period, usually repeated annually, when a community or culture celebrates a particular event, such as a religious observance, a seasonal change, or a cultural or artistic theme. These events often involve public celebrations, music, dancing, food, and other communal activities.
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- The town holds an annual harvest festival to celebrate the autumn bounty. — This sentence refers to a traditional celebration of crops.
- We bought tickets for the summer music festival which features dozens of bands. — This sentence refers to a large-scale musical event.
- The Lantern Festival is an important part of Chinese New Year celebrations. — This sentence highlights a cultural or religious observance.
- Many cities host film festivals where new movies are premiered and awarded. — This sentence describes an event focused on a specific art form.