Japanese Conversation · Level 40
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Japanese word
花火大会
Pronunciation
Romajihanabitaikai
Meaning
- nounfireworks display
Example
夏に花火大会へ行きます。natsu ni hana bi tai kai e i ki ma su
I go to a fireworks display in summer.
More examples
今年は川沿いで花火大会を楽しみます。kotoshi wa kawa zo i de hana bi tai kai o tano shi mi ma su
This year, I will enjoy a fireworks display by the river.
Core concept
Describes a public event where fireworks are launched in a planned sequence for people to watch.
Common phrases
花火大会を見るhana bi tai kai o mi ru
watch a fireworks display
花火大会に行くhana bi tai kai ni i ku
go to a fireworks display
花火大会の会場hana bi tai kai no kai jō
fireworks display venue
Definition in Japanese
花火を打ち上げて観客に見せる催し。hana bi o u chi a ge te kan kyaku ni mi se ru moyō shi
Word origin
The compound joins 花火 (hanabi, "fireworks") with 大会 (taikai, "organized event") to mean an organized event featuring a fireworks display.
Usage tips
- Many public 花火大会 (hanabi taikai) in Japan take place during summer festivals, so the word often appears in plans for seasonal outings.