also: とらどし
expression, noun
year of the Tiger
Refers to the year associated with the Tiger in the Chinese zodiac. Often used in New Year's greetings or when discussing birth years.
See also: 寅年
来年は寅の年です。
Next year is the year of the Tiger.
寅の年生まれの人は勇敢だと言われています。
People born in the year of the Tiger are said to be brave.
Same meaning but a more compact form with a different reading. 寅の年 is slightly more explicit and may be preferred in formal writing.
Compound of 寅 (tora, 'Tiger', the third sign of the Chinese zodiac) + の (possessive particle) + 年 (toshi, 'year').