Casual — to friend
Cultural · Seasonal
三月三日は桃の節句ですね。雛飾りはもう飾りましたか？ — March 3rd is the Doll's Festival (Hinamatsuri). Have you set out your hina doll display yet? (Cultural · Seasonal, Casual — to friend, JLPT N4)
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三月三日は桃の節句ですね。雛飾りはもう飾りましたか？
さんがつみっかはもものせっくですね。ひなかざりはもうかざりましたか？
March 3rd is the Doll's Festival (Hinamatsuri). Have you set out your hina doll display yet?
Romaji: San-gatsu mikka wa momo no sekku desu ne. Hinakazari wa mou kazarimashita ka? / Reply Romaji: Ue. Kyonen no wo dashite kazatta yo.
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うん。去年のを出して飾ったよ。
うん。きょねんのをだしてかざったよ。
Yes! I brought out last year's display.
Gesture & etiquette
Smile warmly when asking about the doll display — it is a happy, family-oriented topic. If invited to see the display, respond with genuine admiration and avoid touching the dolls without permission.
Hinamatsuri (Doll's Festival, March 3) celebrates the healthy growth and happiness of girls. Families display elaborate sets of court dolls (雛人形) representing the Imperial court. The display is set up in mid-February and must be removed promptly after March 3 — leaving it up is said to delay a daughter's marriage.