磯いそ祭まつり

noun

seashore party; rocky beach festival

A casual gathering or festival held on a rocky seashore, often involving food, games, and enjoying the coastal environment. Related to 磯遊び (playing at the seashore).

See also: 磯遊び

• 夏なつになると、地じ元もとの人ひとたちは磯いそ祭まつりを開ひらいて海うみの幸さちを楽たのしむ。

  In summer, the locals hold a seashore party and enjoy the seafood.

noun

fishermen's celebration for a good catch; dragon god festival

A traditional celebration by fishermen to honor the dragon god after a bountiful haul. This sense is more specific and ritualistic than the general seashore party.

• 漁りょう師したちは大たい漁りょうを祝いわって磯いそ祭まつりを行おこない、龍りゅう神じんに感かん謝しゃした。

  The fishermen held a celebration in honor of the dragon god after a good haul.