noun
National Foundation Day
A Japanese national holiday celebrated on February 11, commemorating the legendary founding of Japan by Emperor Jimmu.
建国記念日は二月十一日です。
National Foundation Day is February 11th.
建国記念日には各地で式典が行われる。
Ceremonies are held across the country on National Foundation Day.
An older or more formal name for the same holiday; 建国記念日 is the more common modern term.
Compound of 建国 (けんこく, 'founding of a nation') + 記念日 (きねんび, 'anniversary'). The holiday was established in 1966 and first celebrated in 1967.