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auspicious day, lucky day
A day considered favorable for undertaking important activities such as weddings, moving house, opening a business, or other significant events. Based on traditional calendar systems and superstitions.
Common collocations
- 大安吉日 (most auspicious day on the six-day calendar)
- 吉日を選ぶ (choose a lucky day)
- 吉日に行う (carry out on an auspicious day)
Also read as きちにち. The traditional 六曜 (six-day) calendar cycle determines which days are considered lucky or unlucky. 大安 is the most auspicious day, while 仏滅 is the most inauspicious. Many Japanese still consult the calendar for weddings and other ceremonies.
Related Words
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良日 (auspicious day)