Word details

亥

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 亥.

Dictionary

Entry

亥いNounFreq #47280
1

the Boar (twelfth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Pig

2

Obsolete term

hour of the Boar (around 10pm, 9-11pm, or 10pm to 12 midnight)

3

Obsolete term

north-northwest

4

Obsolete term

tenth month of the lunar calendar

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

亥

sign of the hog, 9-11PM, twelfth sign of the Chinese zodiac

6 strokesJLPT N1Grade 9

On

ガイカイ

Kun

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Nanori

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