打(う)ち上(あ)げ花火(はなび)

うちあげはなび
noun
aerial fireworks; skyrocket
1. aerial fireworks, skyrocket
Fireworks that are launched into the sky and explode at height, as opposed to handheld fireworks. A central feature of Japanese summer festivals.
打(う)ち上(あ)げ花火(はなび)がきれいだった。
The aerial fireworks were beautiful.
夏(なつ)は打(う)ち上(あ)げ花火(はなび)を見(み)に行(い)く。
In summer, I go to see fireworks displays.
今年(ことし)の花火(はなび)大会(たいかい)では一万発(いちまんぱつ)の打(う)ち上(あ)げ花火(はなび)が予定(よてい)されている。
Ten thousand aerial fireworks are planned for this year's fireworks festival.

CULTURE:
Japan's summer 花火(はなび)大会(たいかい) (fireworks festivals) are major events attended by millions. Viewers wear 浴衣(ゆかた) and bring picnic blankets. Contrasts with 手持(てもち)ち花火(はなび) (handheld sparklers), which are enjoyed in smaller, private settings.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 打(う)ち上(あ)げ花火(はなび)を見(み)る: to watch fireworks
  • 打(う)ち上(あ)げ花火(はなび)が上(あ)がる: fireworks go up
  • 花火(はなび)大会(たいかい): fireworks festival
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