Japanese for Kids · Level 16
90 words
Japanese word
子供の日
Pronunciation
Romajikodomonohi
Meaning
- nounChildren's Day
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes a national day that marks respect for children while wishing them health, growth, and happiness.
Common phrases
子供の日のお祝いko domo no hi no o iwa i
Children's Day celebration
子供の日を祝うko domo no hi o iwa u
celebrate Children's Day
Definition in Japanese
子供の成長を祝い、幸せを願う日本の祝日。ko domo no sei chō o iwa i shiawa se o nega u nihon no shuku jitsu
Word origin
The compound 子供の日 (kodomo no hi) literally joins 子供 (kodomo, "child"), の (no, "of"), and 日 (hi, "day").
Usage tips
- Children's Day falls on May 5, when carp-shaped streamers are often displayed because carp symbolize strength and success in Japanese tradition.