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The day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, when pancakes are traditionally eaten, originally to use up milk and eggs that would otherwise spoil because of not being eaten during Lent.

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Shrove Tuesday

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Shrove Tuesday

Noun

The day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, when pancakes are traditionally eaten, originally to use up milk and eggs that would otherwise spoil because of not being eaten during Lent.

Japanese Meaning

灰の水曜日の前日にあたり、四旬節開始前の火曜日である。 / 伝統的にパンケーキを食べる日として知られており、四旬節期間中に消費するための卵や牛乳などの食材を使い切る風習に由来する。

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私たちはいつもパンケーキデー（灰の水曜日の前日）に家族で朝食を開き、断食の始まる前に残りの牛乳と卵でパンケーキを作ります。

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The day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, when pancakes are traditionally eaten, originally to use up milk and eggs that would otherwise spoil because of not being eaten during Lent.