紀き元げん節せつ

noun

Empire Day

Historical term for a former national holiday celebrated on February 11th, commemorating the legendary accession of Emperor Jimmu. Held from 1872 to 1948; later replaced by 建国記念の日 (National Foundation Day).

See also: 建国記念の日

• 紀き元げん節せつは、かつて2月がつ11日にちに祝いわわれていた祝しゅく日じつです。

  Empire Day was a holiday formerly celebrated on February 11th.

• 戦せん後ご、紀き元げん節せつは建けん国こく記き念ねんの日ひとして改あらためられました。

  After the war, Empire Day was replaced by National Foundation Day.