Word details

巳の刻

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

Dictionary

Entry

巳の刻みのこくNounExpressionArchaic
1

hour of the Snake (around 10am, 9-11am, or 10am-12 noon); hour of the Serpent

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

sign of the snake or serpent, 9-11AM, sixth sign of Chinese zodiac

3 strokesFrequency 2,142JLPT N1Grade 9

On

Kun

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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