八はっ専せん

noun

eight special days of the sexagenary cycle; inauspicious days with high rain probability

Traditional calendar term referring to eight specific days in the sexagenary cycle (49th, 51st, 52nd, 54th, 56th, 57th, 58th, and 60th). Considered unlucky, especially for starting new ventures, and associated with a high chance of rain. Often contrasted with 間日 (まび), which are the days between these eight that are considered more auspicious.

See also: 間日 (まび)

• 八はっ専せんの日ひは雨あめが降ふりやすいと言いわれている。

  It is said that rain is likely on the days of 八専.

• 八はっ専せんの期き間かん中ちゅうは、結けっ婚こん式しきなどの慶けい事じを避さける人ひともいる。

  Some people avoid celebratory events like weddings during the 八専 period.