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has gloss | eng: Kagami Biraki (鏡開き) is a Japanese traditional ceremony which literally translates to "Opening the Mirror" (from an abstinence) or, also, "Breaking of the Mochi." It traditionally falls on January 11 (odd numbers are associated with being good luck in Japan) but, in practice outside of Japan, generally occurs around that date. It is generally the first important event of the year after New Years Day. It refers to the opening of a Kagami mochi, or to the opening of a cask of Sake at a party or ceremony. |
lexicalization | eng: Kagami biraki |
instance of | c/Japanese words and phrases |
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has gloss | fra: Fêté le 11 janvier au Japon, le Kagami Biraki signifie « briser le miroir ». |
lexicalization | fra: Kagami biraki |
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has gloss | jpn: 鏡開き(かがみびらき)とは、正月に神(年神)や仏に供えた鏡餅を下げ、雑煮や汁粉に入れて食べる行事である。年中行事のひとつ。 |
lexicalization | jpn: 鏡開き |
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has gloss | nld: Kagami Biraki (鏡開き, kagamibiraki) betekent letterlijk: de spiegel openen. Het is een feestelijke gebeurtenis, waarbij er een vat sake wordt aangebroken. Een andere naam is Kagami Wari, dit betekent de spiegel openenbreken. |
lexicalization | nld: Kagami Biraki |
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