Hanukkah in Japanese
Hanukkah in Japanese is ハニカ, ハヌカ, ハヌカー — Hanukkah means the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, celebrated in November or December, marking the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabees' victory.
Hanukkah in Japanese
ハニカ
Pronounced: hanika
(Judaism) An eight-day Jewish festival, starting on the 25th day of Kislev, which commemorates the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem after the victory of the Maccabees over the Greek Syrians.
ハヌカ
Pronounced: hanuka
(Judaism) An eight-day Jewish festival, starting on the 25th day of Kislev, which commemorates the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem after the victory of the Maccabees over the Greek Syrians.
ハヌカー
Pronounced: hanukā
(Judaism) An eight-day Jewish festival, starting on the 25th day of Kislev, which commemorates the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem after the victory of the Maccabees over the Greek Syrians.
What does "Hanukkah" mean?
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noun The eight-day Jewish festival of lights, celebrated in November or December, marking the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabees' victory.
"Families light one more candle on the menorah each night of Hanukkah."
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Hanukkah in a sentence
- Families light one more candle on the menorah each night of Hanukkah.
- Many families exchange small gifts throughout Hanukkah.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Hanukkah" in Japanese?
"Hanukkah" in Japanese is ハニカ, ハヌカ, ハヌカー. Hanukkah means: The eight-day Jewish festival of lights, celebrated in November or December, marking the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabees' victory.
How do you pronounce ハニカ?
"Hanukkah" in Japanese is ハニカ, pronounced "hanika".
How do you use "Hanukkah" in a sentence?
Example: "Families light one more candle on the menorah each night of Hanukkah." In Japanese, "Hanukkah" is ハニカ, ハヌカ, ハヌカー.
Are there other ways to say "Hanukkah" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "Hanukkah": ハニカ, ハヌカ, ハヌカー.
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