紋もん日び

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

• 今日きょうは紋もん日びだから、店みせは休やすみだ。

  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

• 江え戸ど時じ代だい、紋もん日びには遊ゆう女じょが客きゃくを取とらなければならなかった。

  In the Edo period, on 紋日, prostitutes had to receive clients.