七五三
Japanese
kanjitab
Definitions
- The Japanese festival for children; a traditional rite of passage and festival day in Japan for three- and seven-year-old girls and three- and five-year-old boys, held annually on November 15. As Shichigosan is not a national holiday, it is generally observed on the nearest weekend. Similar to こどもの日 (lit=Children's Day)
Etymology
Affix from Japanese 七 (seven) + Japanese 五 (five, 5, fifth)+ Japanese 三 (three, third).
Origin
Japanese
三
Gloss
three, third
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Kanji
三