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    縁起がいい日 (engi ga ii hi - an auspicious day)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression (noun phrase)
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase combines the noun 縁起 (engi, meaning 'omen' or 'luck'), the descriptive phrase がいい (ga ii, meaning 'is good' or 'is favorable'), and the noun 日 (hi, meaning 'day'). The particle が (ga) marks 縁起 as the subject of いい (ii), indicating that 'the omen/luck is good'. The entire phrase functions as a descriptive noun phrase for a specific kind of day.

    Sample sentences

    今日は結婚式にぴったりの縁起がいい日です。

    Today is an auspicious day perfect for a wedding.

    新しい事業を始めるなら、縁起がいい日を選びたい。

    If I'm starting a new business, I want to choose an auspicious day.

    カレンダーを見ると、明日は何かを始めるのに縁起がいい日らしい。

    Looking at the calendar, tomorrow seems to be an auspicious day to start something.

    Quick facts

    cultural_context:In Japan, the concept of 縁起 (engi) is very important, influencing decisions about important events like weddings, moving, or starting a business. Certain days are traditionally considered more auspicious than others based on various calendars or beliefs (e.g., 六曜 - rokuyō).

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    Example

    今日は結婚式にぴったりの縁起がいい日です。

    Today is an auspicious day perfect for a wedding.

    新しい事業を始めるなら、縁起がいい日を選びたい。

    If I'm starting a new business, I want to choose an auspicious day.

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