Meaning

Primary

Auspicious Day

Alternative

Lucky Day

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A day you hold in high esteem is an auspicious day. That's a fancy way of saying it's a really lucky day!

Reading

かじつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

本日は、皇太子殿下御生誕の嘉日なり。

It’s the auspicious day of the Crown Prince’s birth today.

Kanji Composition