Japanese for Kids · Level 10
90 words
Japanese word
ひな祭り
Pronunciation
Romajihinamatsuri
Meaning
- nounDolls' Festival
Example
ひな祭りは三月三日の行事です。hi na matsu ri wa san gatsu mik ka no gyō ji de su
The Dolls' Festival is an event on March 3.
More examples
妹はひな祭りに桃の花を飾ります。imōto wa hi na matsu ri ni momo no hana o kaza ri ma su
My younger sister decorates the house with peach blossoms for the Dolls' Festival.
Core concept
Brings together hina dolls, family celebration, and wishes for girls to grow up healthy on March 3.
Common phrases
ひな祭りを祝うhi na matsu ri o iwa u
celebrate the Dolls' Festival
ひな祭りの飾りhi na matsu ri no kaza ri
Dolls' Festival decorations
Similar words
桃の節句momonosekku: A traditional name for the March 3 festival with hina dolls and peach blossoms.
Definition in Japanese
三月三日にひな人形を飾り、女の子の成長を祝う行事。san gatsu mik ka ni hi na nin gyō o kaza ri onna no ko no sei chō o iwa u gyō ji
Word origin
The compound ひな祭り (hinamatsuri) joins ひな (hina, "hina doll") and 祭り (matsuri, "festival"), directly describing a festival involving these dolls.
Usage tips
- A traditional Hinamatsuri display commonly includes a pair of imperial figures at the top, which gives the festival a distinctive visual form.