Word details

旧暦

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

Dictionary

Entry

旧暦ゅうれきNounFreq #49582
1

Japan's old (lunisolar) calendar

Examples
中国では、旧暦にしたがって正月を祝う。
In China, they celebrate New Year by the lunar calendar.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

old times, old things, old friend, former, ex-

5 strokesFrequency 549JLPT N2Grade 5

On

キュウ

Kun

ふる.いもと

calendar, almanac

14 strokesFrequency 1,765JLPT N1Grade 8

On

レキリャク

Kun

こよみ

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