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).
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.
The Chōyō Festival is also known as the Chrysanthemum Festival.
Short for 重陽の節句, used in more concise contexts.
We display chrysanthemums on the day of Chōyō.
Refers to the celebration or observance of the festival.
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.
In autumn, chrysanthemum doll exhibitions are held in various places.
Chrysanthemum flower exhibition, showcasing various cultivated varieties.
Chrysanthemum festival (event), often a local festival featuring 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.
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.
I admired beautiful chrysanthemums at the chrysanthemum exhibition.
At the chrysanthemum festival, you can see various chrysanthemum displays.