Translation guide
The Chrysanthemum Festival (Kiku no Sekku) is one of Japan's five traditional seasonal festivals, celebrated on the 9th day of the 9th month. It is associated with longevity and the appreciation of chrysanthemums.
Referring to the traditional Japanese festival held on September 9th (or October 9th in some regions), featuring chrysanthemum displays, sake drinking, and prayers for long life.
The standard name for the Chrysanthemum Festival, one of the five seasonal festivals (五節句).
菊の節句には菊酒を飲む習慣があります。
There is a custom of drinking chrysanthemum sake on the Chrysanthemum Festival.
Another common name, emphasizing the double yang (9th day of the 9th month) aspect.
重陽の節句は別名「菊の節句」とも呼ばれます。
The Chōyō Festival is also known as the Chrysanthemum Festival.
Short for 重陽の節句, used in more concise contexts.
重陽の日に菊を飾ります。
We display chrysanthemums on the day of Chōyō.
Refers to the celebration or observance of the festival.
菊の節句の祝いに、菊の花を贈りました。
I sent chrysanthemum flowers for the Chrysanthemum Festival celebration.
Referring to exhibitions, shows, or events centered around chrysanthemums, often held around the festival time.
Chrysanthemum doll exhibition, a popular event where life-sized figures are decorated with chrysanthemums.
秋になると、各地で菊人形展が開かれます。
In autumn, chrysanthemum doll exhibitions are held in various places.
Chrysanthemum flower exhibition, showcasing various cultivated varieties.
菊花展で美しい菊の花を鑑賞しました。
I admired beautiful chrysanthemums at the chrysanthemum exhibition.
Chrysanthemum festival (event), often a local festival featuring chrysanthemum displays.
菊まつりでは、様々な菊の展示が見られます。
At the chrysanthemum festival, you can see various chrysanthemum displays.
Referring to the sake infused with chrysanthemum petals, traditionally drunk during the festival for longevity.
Chrysanthemum sake, made by steeping chrysanthemum petals in sake.
菊酒を飲むと長生きすると言われています。
It is said that drinking chrysanthemum sake brings longevity.
菊の節句 is the most common and easily understood name. 重陽の節句 is more traditional and literary. In casual conversation, simply saying 菊の節句 is fine.