noun
Day-of-the-Boar Festival
A traditional Japanese festival held on the Day of the Boar in the lunar calendar, often involving prayers for children's health and prosperity. The term is a specific cultural event name.
See also: 亥の子
亥の子の祝いには、子供の健やかな成長を願って餅をつきます。
At the Day-of-the-Boar Festival, we pound mochi to pray for the healthy growth of children.
Refers to the Day of the Boar itself or a young wild boar; 亥の子の祝い is the festival name.
From 亥の子 (Day of the Boar) + 祝い (celebration). The festival originates from ancient Chinese zodiac traditions and was adopted in Japan to pray for children's well-being.