イルミネーション

いるみねーしょん

noun

illumination; decorative lighting display

1. illumination; decorative light display; Christmas lights

Decorative electric lighting displays, especially the large-scale LED light installations that appear at parks, shopping areas, and tourist spots in Japan from autumn through winter. Particularly associated with Christmas-season decoration and romantic date spots.

イルミネーションがきれいだ。

The light display is beautiful.

冬(ふゆ)になるとイルミネーションを見(み)に行(い)くのが楽(たの)しみだ。

I look forward to going to see the light displays in winter.

公園(こうえん)のイルミネーションは毎年(まいとし)11月(がつ)から点灯(てんとう)され、多(おお)くのカップルが訪(おとず)れる。

The park's light display is illuminated every year from November, attracting many couples.

From English "illumination". In Japan イルミネーション refers specifically to large decorative LED light installations at public spaces and attractions, particularly popular in winter.

Common collocations

イルミネーションを見(み)に行(い)く: to go see the lights
イルミネーションが点灯(てんとう)される: the lights are turned on
イルミネーションスポット: popular spot for light displays
クリスマスイルミネーション: Christmas lights

Cultural note

Winter illumination events are popular date destinations in Japan. Famous ones include Nabana no Sato in Mie, Shinjuku's Terrace City, and Caretta Shiodome.

Related Words

Compare: クリスマスツリー (Christmas tree)

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