ひつじのこく

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. hour of the Sheep (around 2pm, 1-3pm, or 2-4pm)archaism
Forms
  • ひつじのこく
  • ひつじのこく
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. hour of the Sheep (around 2pm, 1-3pm, or 2-4pm)
  2. This term refers to a specific time period in traditional Japanese timekeeping, which is divided into 12 segments, each representing an animal of the zodiac. The hour of the Sheep occurs in the afternoon and is considered a time for relaxation or enjoyment.
    It is common to take a nap during the hour of the Sheep.
    I have plans to drink tea with a friend during the hour of the Sheep.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to have a meal at the hour of the Sheepto work during the hour of the Sheepbreak at the hour of the Sheepsleep during the hour of the Sheepto pass the hour of the Sheeptranquility at the hour of the Sheepleisure time during the hour of the Sheepevent at the hour of the Sheepoperation during the hour of the Sheepせいimportance of the hour of the Sheep