火祭

火祭り

Reading

Kana: ひまつり

Romaji: himatsuri

Definitions

noun

1

fire festival (often celebrating the absence of fires)

2

New Year's ritual at Izumo Shrine

3

festival involving fire dedicated to the gods

Kanji

火

Readings: カ、 ひ、 -び、 ほ-

Meaning: fire

祭

Readings: サイ、 まつ.る、 まつ.り、 まつり

Meanings: ritual, offer prayers, celebrate, deify, enshrine, worship