Jisho

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Words — 33 found

Noun
1. sexagenary cycle; 60-term cycle of 12 zodiac animals combined with 5 elements in the traditional Chinese calendar; currently used in Japan for years, historically also for days
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2. 12-year Chinese zodiacOnly applies to えと
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3. Sexagenary cycleThe Chinese sexagenary cycle, also known as the Stems-and... Read more
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干支 【かんし】
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えと: Gikun (meaning as reading) or jukujikun (special kanji reading).
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1. Yuezhi (ancient Central Asian people); RouzhiHistorical term
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2. YuezhiThe Yuezhi, or Rouzhi, were an ancient Central Asian peop... Read more
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月支 【げっし】
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1. 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac
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2. Earthly BranchesThe Earthly Branches provide one Chinese system for recko... Read more
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1. earthly branches (the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac)See also 十二支
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1. Japan and China (esp. before WWII)Historical term, See also 日支事変
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