Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 火祭(ひまつり) in Japanese

火祭, 火祭り
Kana Reading
ひまつり
Romaji
himatsuri
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    fire festival (often celebrating the absence of fires)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    New Year's ritual at Izumo Shrine
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    festival involving fire dedicated to the gods


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

11 strokes

ritual, offer prayers, celebrate, deify, enshrine, worship

On'Yomi: サイ

Kun'Yomi: まつ.る, まつ.り, まつり

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JLPT 5

4 strokes

fire

On'Yomi: カ

Kun'Yomi: ひ, -び, ほ-

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