1.
annual event; yearly function; regular annual observance
An event or ceremony held at the same time every year, such as festivals, holidays, and seasonal observances. Can also refer figuratively to something that happens routinely every year.
Usage
年中行事 covers both traditional events (festivals, religious observances) and modern institutional events (school ceremonies, corporate traditions). Can also be used humorously for things that happen predictably every year.
Common collocations
- 日本の年中行事 (Japanese annual events)
- 伝統的な年中行事 (traditional annual events)
- 年中行事のカレンダー (calendar of annual events)