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open year-round; no holidays; 365 days a year
Describes a business or facility that operates every day of the year without regular closing days. Very commonly seen on signs at shops, restaurants, and convenience stores.
A four-character compound meaning literally 'year-through no-rest': 年中 (throughout the year) + 無休 (no holidays/rest). Extremely common on shop signs and business information in Japan.
Common collocations
Related words
- 定休日: regular closing day — the opposite concept
- 無休: no holidays/days off
- 年中: throughout the year; all year long
Cultural note
This phrase is ubiquitous in Japan, where many convenience stores, family restaurants, and chain businesses operate every day of the year. It is often displayed prominently on storefronts.