also: もんぴ
noun
holiday; festive day
Refers to a day of celebration or a special occasion; often used in historical or traditional contexts. See also 物日.
See also: 物日
今日は紋日だから、店は休みだ。
Today is a holiday, so the shop is closed.
noun
day prostitutes had to receive clients
Historical term from the Edo period; refers to a designated day when prostitutes were obligated to entertain clients. Rare in modern usage.
See also: 物日
江戸時代、紋日には遊女が客を取らなければならなかった。
In the Edo period, on 紋日, prostitutes had to receive clients.
物日 shares the same meanings as 紋日 (holiday; day for prostitutes to receive clients) and is more commonly used.
The exact derivation is uncertain. The kanji 紋 (pattern, crest) and 日 (day) may refer to a marked or special day on the calendar.