祝日
しゅくじつ
shukujitsu
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 58 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

祝日 (しゅくじつ (shukujitsu)) means "Public holiday". The reading is しゅくじつ (shukujitsu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Public holiday

Also : National holiday

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Example Sentences

成人の日は日本の重要な祝日の一つだ。

せいじんのひはにほんのじゅうようなしゅくじつのひとつだ。

Coming of Age Day is one of Japan's important public holidays.

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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