丑【うし】
Frequency rank: – (for form うし: 28,209. – 28,410.)
- the Ox (second sign of the Chinese zodiac)
- hour of the Ox (around 2am, 1-3am, or 2-4am)obsolete termsee also 丑の刻
- north-northeastobsolete term
- twelfth month of the lunar calendarobsolete term
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 丑【うし】
- うしFrequency rank: 28,209. – 28,410.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- the Ox (second sign of the Chinese zodiac)
- hour of the Ox (around 2am, 1-3am, or 2-4am)
- north-northeast
- twelfth month of the lunar calendar
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.
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.
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.
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.
Generated collocations (experimental)
うしどし丑年Year of the Oxうし丑のとき時きごう(うしのとききごう)hour of the Oxうし丑のいち位置north-northeast directionうし丑つき月twelfth month of the lunar calendarうし丑のほし星star of the Ox (astrological reference)えと干支のうし丑Ox in the zodiac (Eto)うしどし丑年うまれ生まれborn in the Year of the Oxうし丑のとくせい特性characteristics of the Oxうし丑のこううん幸運luck of the Oxうし丑のしんわ神話myth of the Ox
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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