七五三
Meanings
Shichi-Go-San; 7-5-3 festival
A traditional Japanese festival held on or around November 15 for children aged 7, 5, and 3. Families visit shrines to pray for healthy growth.
We went to a shrine for our daughter's Shichi-Go-San celebration.
Around the time of Shichi-Go-San, you often see children wearing kimono.
lucky numbers 7, 5, and 3
Refers to the numbers themselves as auspicious symbols, often in the context of the festival or traditional beliefs.
Seven, five, and three are considered lucky numbers.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の七五三のお祝いをするto celebrate someone's Shichi-Go-San
Last weekend we celebrated our daughter's Shichi-Go-San.
- 七五三参りに行くto go to a shrine for the Shichi-Go-San visit
We went to the shrine for the Shichi-Go-San visit together with my grandparents.
- 七五三の着物を着るto wear a kimono for Shichi-Go-San
My daughter went to the shrine wearing a kimono for Shichi-Go-San.
- 七五三の写真を撮るto take Shichi-Go-San commemorative photos
We had Shichi-Go-San photos taken at a studio.