Translation guide
A series of national holidays in Japan from late April to early May, often used for travel and leisure.
ゴールデンウィーク
Golden Week
Referring to the Golden Week holiday period in Japan
The standard Japanese term for Golden Week. Widely understood and used in both spoken and written contexts.
ゴールデンウィークはどこか行きますか？
Are you going anywhere during Golden Week?
今年のゴールデンウィークは10連休です。
This year's Golden Week is a 10-day holiday.
An abbreviation of Golden Week, commonly used in writing, signs, and casual conversation.
GWの予定は？
What are your plans for GW?
In Japanese, 'ゴールデンウィーク' is the most common way to refer to this holiday period. The abbreviation 'GW' is often seen in written form, such as in advertisements or social media, but is also used in casual speech. '大型連休' is a more formal term that can apply to any long holiday stretch, not just Golden Week.
Literally 'large consecutive holidays'. A more descriptive term that can refer to Golden Week or any extended holiday period.
大型連休中は観光地が混雑します。
Tourist spots get crowded during the long holiday period.