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寅の刻

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

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Entry

寅の刻とらのこくNounExpressionArchaic
1

hour of the Tiger (around 4am, 3-5am, or 4-6am)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

sign of the tiger, 3-5AM, third sign of Chinese zodiac

11 strokesFrequency 1,975JLPT N1Grade 9

On

イン

Kun

とら

Nanori

とものぶ

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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