Shichigosan

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七五三 (Shichigosan) is a Japanese noun meaning “shichi-go-san, 7-5-3 day, festival day for children aged 7, 5 and 3 held on or around November 15, lucky numbers 7, 5 and 3”.

Meanings

  1. nounshichi-go-san; 7-5-3 day; festival day for children aged 7, 5 and 3 held on or around November 15
  2. nounlucky numbers 7, 5 and 3

Examples

  • Our daughter will be in the Shichi-Go-San festival this year.

  • Many children dressed up for the Shichigosan Festival.

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Kanji in 七五三

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