English–Japanese

“children's day” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikodomonohi

Example

子供の日は五月五日です。ko domo no hi wa go gatsu itsu ka de su

Children's Day is May 5.

Illustration for 子供の日 (children's day)

How to say “children's day” in Japanese

“Children's day” in Japanese is 子供の日 (kodomonohi).

Describes a national day that marks respect for children while wishing them health, growth, and happiness.

Full entry for 子供の日: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 子供の日

子供の日には、家族で柏餅を食べます。ko domo no hi ni wa ka zoku de kashiwa mochi o ta be ma su

On Children's Day, families eat rice cakes filled with sweet bean paste.

Tips for using 子供の日

  • Children's Day falls on May 5, when carp-shaped streamers are often displayed because carp symbolize strength and success in Japanese tradition.

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