巳
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 巳
1
the Snake (sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Serpent
2
Obsolete term
hour of the Snake (around 10am, 9-11am, or 10am-12 noon)
3
Obsolete term
south-southeast
4
Obsolete term
fourth month of the lunar calendar
Kanji in this Word
巳
3 strokes
Frequency: 2142
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
sign of the snake or serpent
9-11AM
sixth sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み
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