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    ゾロ目の日 (zorome no hi - a day with matching numbers, e.g., 11/11)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase literally translates to 'day of matching numbers'. 'ゾロ目 (zorome)' refers to consecutive identical numbers, often used for dice or dates. 'の (no)' is a possessive particle connecting 'matching numbers' to '日 (hi)', meaning 'day'. It specifies a particular type of day.

    Sample sentences

    今日はゾロ目の日なので、何か良いことがあるかもしれませんね。

    Since today is a day with matching numbers, something good might happen, don't you think?

    多くの店がゾロ目の日にちなんでセールを開催します。

    Many stores hold sales to commemorate days with matching numbers.

    11月11日は、ポッキー＆プリッツの日として知られるゾロ目の日です。

    November 11th is a day with matching numbers known as Pocky & Pretz Day.

    Quick facts

    origin:The term 'ゾロ目' is derived from a sound effect (onomatopoeia) 'ぞろぞろ' which implies things appearing one after another, or from a gambling term. It's commonly associated with good luck or special promotions.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    今日はゾロ目の日なので、何か良いことがあるかもしれませんね。

    Since today is a day with matching numbers, something good might happen, don't you think?

    多くの店がゾロ目の日にちなんでセールを開催します。

    Many stores hold sales to commemorate days with matching numbers.

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