クリスマス

くりすます
noun
Christmas
1. Christmas
The holiday celebrated on December 25th, widely observed in Japan as a secular celebration.
クリスマスは家族(かぞく)と過(す)ごす予定(よてい)です。
I plan to spend Christmas with my family.
クリスマスプレゼントに何(なに)が欲(ほ)しい？
What do you want for a Christmas present?
日本(にほん)では、クリスマスイブに恋人(こいびと)と過(す)ごすカップルが多(おお)い。
In Japan, many couples spend Christmas Eve with their significant others.
Cultural note about Japanese Christmas customs

Cultural notes: In Japan, Christmas is celebrated more as a secular, commercial holiday than a religious one. Christmas Eve is considered a romantic occasion for couples. Eating fried chicken (especially KFC) and Christmas cake on Christmas are popular traditions.

Common collocations

  • クリスマスツリー (Christmas tree)
  • クリスマスプレゼント (Christmas present)
  • クリスマスケーキ (Christmas cake)
  • クリスマスイブ (Christmas Eve)
  • クリスマスソング (Christmas song)
  • メリークリスマス (Merry Christmas)
general
Added 2026.1.12 22:55 · Revised 2026.9.30 7:00
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