JMdict: 2850041
土用丑の日 【どよううしのひ】
- [exp,n] day of the ox in midsummer (during the hottest season); dog days of summer
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
---|---|---|---|
土 | Soil, Earth, Ground, Turkey | ド, ト | つち |
用 | Utilize, Business, Service, Use, Employ | ヨウ | もち.いる |
丑 | Sign Of The Ox Or Cow, 1-3am, Second Sign Of Chinese Zodiac | チュウ | うし |
日 | Day, Sun, Japan, Counter For Days | ニチ, ジツ | ひ, -び, -か |