“Tanabata” in Japanese
Short answer
Tanabata in Japanese is “七夕” (tanabata). Full meaning: Star Festival (held in July or August), Tanabata, Festival of the Weaver.
Other ways to say “Tanabata” in Japanese
七夕祭り
tanabatamatsuri Star Festival (held in July or August), Tanabata, Festival of the Weaver
星まつり
hoshimatsuri Star Festival (held in July or August), Tanabata
棚機
tanabata Star Festival (held in July or August), Tanabata, Festival of the Weaver
七夕祭
tanabatamatsuri Star Festival (held in July or August), Tanabata, Festival of the Weaver
たなばた
tanabata Star Festival (held in July or August), Tanabata, Festival of the Weaver
七夕まつり
tanabatamatsuri Star Festival (held in July or August), Tanabata, Festival of the Weaver
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