丑
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 丑
1
the Ox (second sign of the Chinese zodiac)
2
Obsolete term
hour of the Ox (around 2am, 1-3am, or 2-4am)
3
Obsolete term
north-northeast
4
Obsolete term
twelfth month of the lunar calendar
Kanji in this Word
丑
4 strokes
Frequency: 2305
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
sign of the ox or cow
1-3AM
second sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うし
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ひろ
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