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Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year
The New Year as observed in the traditional lunisolar calendar, falling in late January or February. Widely celebrated in China, Korea, Vietnam, and other Asian countries. In Japan, it is observed in some regions such as Okinawa and by Chinese communities.
旧正月は二月ごろだ。
Lunar New Year falls around February.
中国では旧正月が一年で最も大きな祝日だ。
In China, Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday of the year.
旧正月の時期になると、多くの観光客がアジア各地から日本を訪れる。
When the Lunar New Year period arrives, many tourists from across Asia visit Japan.
CULTURE:
Japan switched from the lunisolar calendar to the Gregorian calendar in 1873, and most of the country now celebrates 正月 (New Year) on January 1. However, 旧正月 is still recognized in some areas, particularly 沖縄 and in 中華街 (Chinatown) areas like Yokohama and Kobe.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 旧正月を祝う: to celebrate Lunar New Year
- 旧正月の時期: the Lunar New Year period
- 旧正月休み: Lunar New Year holiday
ETYMOLOGY:
旧 (old, former) + 正月 (New Year) — literally "old New Year," referring to the New Year of the old (pre-Gregorian) calendar.