丑 | Japanese meaning

丑【うし】

Frequency rank: – (for form うし: 28,209. – 28,410.)

Alsoうし

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

the Ox (second sign of the Chinese zodiac)

This meaning refers to one of the twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac system, often associated with specific personality traits and characteristics. It represents people born in the years designated by this sign.

He was born in the Year of the Ox.

hour of the Ox (around 2am, 1-3am, or 2-4am)obsolete termsee also 丑の刻

This meaning refers to a specific time period in traditional Chinese timekeeping, which is often used in context of astrology and fortune-telling. It indicates a time when the energies associated with the Ox are believed to be at their peak.

The time between 2 AM and 4 AM is called the hour of the Ox.

north-northeastobsolete term

This meaning relates to a specific direction on a compass, often used in navigation, geography, and traditional practices such as feng shui.

In feng shui, the north-northeast direction is considered important.

twelfth month of the lunar calendarobsolete term

This meaning refers to the last month in the traditional lunar calendar, which is significant for cultural and seasonal activities, including festivals and agricultural tasks.

New Year's Eve is the last day of the twelfth month in the lunar calendar.

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国語辞典Japanese definitions

丑【ちゅう・うし】

うし。じゅうにし十二支のに2ばんめ番目。

Wiktionary

Names

丑【うし】

Alsoうし

Ushiunclassified name

丑【ちゅう】

Alsoちゅう

Chuuunclassified name

丑【うし】

Frequency rank: – (for form うし: 28,209. – 28,410.)

Alsoうし

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

the Ox (second sign of the Chinese zodiac)

He was born in the Year of the Ox.

hour of the Ox (around 2am, 1-3am, or 2-4am)obsolete termsee also 丑の刻

The time between 2 AM and 4 AM is called the hour of the Ox.

north-northeastobsolete term

This meaning relates to a specific direction on a compass, often used in navigation, geography, and traditional practices such as feng shui.

In feng shui, the north-northeast direction is considered important.

twelfth month of the lunar calendarobsolete term

This meaning refers to the last month in the traditional lunar calendar, which is significant for cultural and seasonal activities, including festivals and agricultural tasks.

New Year's Eve is the last day of the twelfth month in the lunar calendar.

Example sentences1 result

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

丑【ちゅう・うし】

うし。じゅうにし十二支のに2ばんめ番目。

Wiktionary

Names

丑【うし】

Alsoうし

Ushiunclassified name

丑【ちゅう】

Alsoちゅう

Chuuunclassified name

丑

N1人名用

意sign of the ox or cow; 1-3AM; second sign of Chinese zodiac

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丑【うし】

Frequency rank: – (for form うし: 28,209. – 28,410.)

Alsoうし

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

the Ox (second sign of the Chinese zodiac)

He was born in the Year of the Ox.

hour of the Ox (around 2am, 1-3am, or 2-4am)obsolete termsee also 丑の刻

The time between 2 AM and 4 AM is called the hour of the Ox.

north-northeastobsolete term

This meaning relates to a specific direction on a compass, often used in navigation, geography, and traditional practices such as feng shui.

In feng shui, the north-northeast direction is considered important.

twelfth month of the lunar calendarobsolete term

This meaning refers to the last month in the traditional lunar calendar, which is significant for cultural and seasonal activities, including festivals and agricultural tasks.

New Year's Eve is the last day of the twelfth month in the lunar calendar.

Example sentences1 result

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

丑【ちゅう・うし】

うし。じゅうにし十二支のに2ばんめ番目。

Wiktionary

Names

丑【うし】

Alsoうし

Ushiunclassified name

丑【ちゅう】

Alsoちゅう

Chuuunclassified name

丑【うし】

Frequency rank: – (for form うし: 28,209. – 28,410.)

Alsoうし

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

the Ox (second sign of the Chinese zodiac)

He was born in the Year of the Ox.

hour of the Ox (around 2am, 1-3am, or 2-4am)obsolete termsee also 丑の刻

The time between 2 AM and 4 AM is called the hour of the Ox.

north-northeastobsolete term

This meaning relates to a specific direction on a compass, often used in navigation, geography, and traditional practices such as feng shui.

In feng shui, the north-northeast direction is considered important.

twelfth month of the lunar calendarobsolete term

This meaning refers to the last month in the traditional lunar calendar, which is significant for cultural and seasonal activities, including festivals and agricultural tasks.