桃の節句

もものせっく

Meanings

1. Expression, Noun Doll's Festival (March 3); Peach Festival See also: 上巳 (じょうし).

Kanji

• 桃 peach. Read as もも.
• 節 section. Read as セツ.
• 句 phrase. Read as ク.

Example sentences

• 日本では、３月３日は「桃の節句」と呼ばれ、女の子の成長と幸福を願う行事として、お雛様や桃の花などを飾ります。桃の花は、薄紅色のきれいな花です。花言葉は、「チャーミング」です。
  In Japan, the 3rd of March is known as "Momo no Sekku". As an event which wishes upon the healthy development and happiness of young girls, Hina-dolls and peach flowers are used as decoration. Peach flowers are beautiful, light pink flowers, and symbolise "Charmingness".

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