旧正月
きゅ
う
しょ
う
が
つ
Meanings
1
Lunar New Year; Chinese New Year
Refers to New Year according to the traditional lunar or lunisolar calendar, especially Chinese New Year. In Japan it contrasts with the modern solar-calendar 正月.
Many people gather with family for Lunar New Year.
In China, Lunar New Year is called the Spring Festival.
Usage patterns
- 旧正月を祝うto celebrate the Lunar New Year
In China, people celebrate the Lunar New Year on a grand scale.
- 〈場所〉で旧正月を迎えるto welcome in the Lunar New Year in a place
I welcomed in the Lunar New Year in Taiwan.
- 旧正月休みthe Lunar New Year holiday period
Many people go back to their hometown with family during the Lunar New Year holiday.