Omatsuri or festival is conducted in Japan throughout the year. It is a unique event rooted in each region and culture. Omatsuri in Japan often displays bright color. It is one of very popular events to celebrate among Japanese people. Since the festival is a good events where you can experience Japanese traditional culture, do not miss it when you visit to Japan.
Now, let’s learn about the word. Festival is called omatsuri (お祭り) in Japanese.
The word matsuri (まつり) itself means ritual/act of saying thanks/prayers, an act of worship to the gods and ancestors (memorial). There is also dedicated offering. Omatsuri is a grand event/ritual that is different from the day-to-day ritual. Originally omatsuri is an event to enshrine gods or to say prayers for wealth and health; recently it becomes an event with large amount of crowds participating/watching.
Now let’s learn the word in the sentence!
l Omatsuri kibun ni hitaru.
(お祭り気分にひたる。)
l Soak in festive mood
l Hachigatsu ni okonawareru Natsu matsuri wo oshiete kudasai..
l Tell me summer festival held in August!
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Thesaurus: These is other word related to osusume:
★Natsu no fesutibaru ha doko de okonaware masuka?
(夏のフェスティバルは、どこで行われますか？)（Omatsuri≒Fesutibaru）
Where is summer festival held?
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Do you understand the meaning? Use it when you come to Japan!
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