1.
date a ban is lifted; opening day; release date
The designated date on which a prohibition or restriction is officially removed, allowing a previously restricted activity to begin.
鮎釣りの解禁日は六月だ。
The opening day for ayu fishing is in June.
ボジョレー・ヌーヴォーの解禁日は毎年十一月の第三木曜日だ。
The release date for Beaujolais Nouveau is the third Thursday of November every year.
解禁日を待ちきれない釣り愛好家たちが、早朝から川に並んでいた。
Fishing enthusiasts who couldn't wait for the opening day were lining up along the river from early morning.
A compound of 解禁 (lifting a ban) and 日 (day, date). Refers to the specific calendar date when a seasonal or regulatory ban is officially lifted.
Common in Japan for seasonal activities like fishing and hunting, as well as for product launches like Beaujolais Nouveau wine. The word conveys anticipation and excitement around the official start of something.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 解禁日を迎える: to welcome the opening day
- 解禁日が近づく: the opening day approaches
- 解禁日を待つ: to wait for the opening day
- 解禁日前: before the lifting of the ban
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 解禁: lifting a ban — the act itself, without specifying the date
- 発売日: release date, launch date — specifically for products going on sale
- 開幕日: opening day — for seasons of sports, theater, or festivals