This is the 8656th most frequent Japanese word.
新嘗祭
"新嘗祭" (Niinamesai) is a Japanese Shinto harvest festival to give thanks for the year's crops.
In this sentence, '新嘗祭' is introduced as a cultural event, functioning as the subject of the sentence.
新嘗祭は日本の伝統的な祭りです。
Shinjōsai is a traditional Japanese festival.
Here, '新嘗祭' is used to refer to a specific day when the festival occurs, emphasizing its calendrical aspect.
新嘗祭の日には、神社で特別な儀式が行われます。
On the day of Shinjōsai, special ceremonies are held at shrines.
In this usage, '新嘗祭' is contextualized within historical and cultural discourse, describing its significance and ties to traditions.