"Hanakin" Means Happy Friday

It is April 22nd, 2022. Today is Friday! There is a Japanese word "Hanakin." This was a popular word in the 1980's. "Hanakin" means happy Friday.

      "Hanakin" is written as "花金" in Kanji. 

• "花: Hana" means flower. 
• "金: Kin" means Friday.*

     *Correctlly, Friday is "金曜日: Kin you bi" in Japanese.

    

    "Hanakin" is short for "花の金曜日: Hana no kin you bi." 

    In the 1980's, Japanese got five-day workweek system. So we became able to enjoy Friday night without worrying about the next day, and "Hanakin" became a popular word.

    This word is obsolete now, and a lot of people younger than the thirties may haven't heard this word. But I like this word. It is because "Hanakin" is very short word but express Friday's night feelings of free. I still use this word now😁 

    By the way, today's snacks is "Kaki no tane." It was 178 yen at a supermarket. "Kaki no tane" is tiny rice snack and peanuts. This flavor is Ume & Shiso. I like it because I can eat rice snack and peanuts alternately. "Kaki no tane" goes well with both green tea and coffee. If you want to try it, you may be able to buy on Amazon.