- hour of the Sheep (around 2pm, 1-3pm, or 2-4pm)archaism
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- hour of the Sheep (around 2pm, 1-3pm, or 2-4pm)
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.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ひつじのとき未の刻にしょくじ食事をするto have a meal at the hour of the Sheepひつじのとき未の刻にしごと仕事をするto work during the hour of the Sheepひつじのとき未の刻のきゅうけい休憩break at the hour of the Sheepひつじのとき未の刻のすいみん睡眠sleep during the hour of the Sheepひつじのとき未の刻をすぎる過ぎるto pass the hour of the Sheepひつじのとき未の刻のかんせい閑静tranquility at the hour of the Sheepひつじのとき未の刻のひま暇leisure time during the hour of the Sheepひつじ羊のとき刻のぎょうじ行事event at the hour of the Sheepひつじのとき未の刻のうんこう運行operation during the hour of the Sheepひつじのとき未の刻のじゅうよう重要せい性importance of the hour of the Sheep