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Kotomora

降こう誕たん祭さい

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Meanings

1

noun

Christmas; Nativity

Primarily used in Christian contexts to refer to the celebration of Christ's birth. Often appears in the fuller phrase キリスト降誕祭.

See also: キリスト降誕祭 (キリストこうたんさい)

2

noun

celebration of a saint's or great person's birthday

Rare, extended use; can refer to the birthday celebration of any saint or revered figure, not only Christ.