1.
auspicious day; lucky day; favorable day
A day considered to be fortunate or propitious for important events such as weddings, business openings, or moving house. Based on the traditional Japanese calendar system that designates certain days as lucky or unlucky.
良日を選んで結婚式を挙げた。
We chose an auspicious day to hold the wedding.
来月の良日に新しい店を開く予定です。
We plan to open the new shop on an auspicious day next month.
引っ越しの日程は良日にこだわる人が多いため、大安の日は引越業者の予約が取りにくい。
Many people insist on moving on an auspicious day, so it is hard to book a moving company on taian days.
Refers to a day considered favorable for important events, based on the traditional 六曜 calendar system. The most commonly referenced auspicious day is 大安, which is considered lucky for all activities.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 良日を選ぶ: choose an auspicious day
- 良日を待つ: wait for an auspicious day
- 吉良日: lucky and auspicious day (emphatic form)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 吉日: lucky day (synonymous, slightly more common)
- 大安: taian, the most auspicious of the six calendar labels
- 日柄: the fortune of the day according to the traditional calendar
CULTURAL NOTE:
Many Japanese people still consult the 六曜 system when scheduling weddings, funerals, business openings, and other important events. Wedding venues and moving companies often charge premium rates on 大安 days due to high demand.