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卯の刻

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 卯の刻.

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Entry

卯の刻うのこくNounExpressionArchaic
1

hour of the Rabbit (around 6am, 5-7am, or 6-8am); hour of the Hare

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

卯

sign of the hare or rabbit, fourth sign of Chinese zodiac, 5-7AM, east

5 strokesFrequency 2,400JLPT N1Grade 9

On

ボウモウ

Kun

う

Nanori

あきらしげるい
刻

engrave, cut fine, chop, hash, mince, time, carving

8 strokesFrequency 866JLPT N2Grade 6

On

コク

Kun

きざ.むきざ.み

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