Lexical entry
ドンタク
dontaku
An old-fashioned term for Sunday or a holiday.
Home & LifestylePure GairaigoSource: Dutch
Meaning
A dated term for Sunday or a day off, derived from Dutch. Currently best known as part of the 'Hakata Dontaku' festival.
- Sunday
- holiday
- day off
Examples
Example Sentences
久しぶりのドンタクなので、家族でピクニックに出かけた。
ひさしぶりのドンタクなので、かぞくでピクニックにでかけた。
Since it was a long-awaited holiday, I went on a picnic with my family.
generated example
博多ドンタクの期間中、街は多くの観光客で賑わう。
はかたドンタクのきかんちゅう、まちはおおくのかんこうきゃくでにぎわう。
During the Hakata Dontaku period, the city is crowded with many tourists.
generated example
昔の日本では、日曜日や休日のことをドンタクと呼んでいた。
むかしのにほんでは、にちようびやきゅうじつのことをドンタクとよんでいた。
In old Japan, Sundays and holidays were called 'Dontaku'.
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