Translation guide
May Day refers to International Workers' Day on May 1st, often associated with labor movements and celebrations. In Japan, it is known as メーデー and is observed with rallies and events by labor unions.
The holiday celebrating workers' rights, often with parades and demonstrations.
The standard Japanese term for May Day, borrowed from English. Used for the labor holiday.
The international radiotelephone distress signal used by ships and aircraft.
今年のメーデーは大規模な集会が開かれた。
A large rally was held for May Day this year.
Literally 'Labor Festival', a less common but understandable term for May Day.
労働祭は世界中で祝われている。
Labor Day is celebrated around the world.
Same word as the holiday, but context distinguishes it. Used in emergencies.
船が沈みそうで、メーデーを連呼した。
The ship was sinking, so they repeatedly called Mayday.
General term for distress signal, not specific to 'Mayday'.
遭難信号を受信した。
We received a distress signal.