戌年 (いぬどし) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
year of the Dog
Refers to the year of the Dog in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle. Used in contexts like birth years, fortune-telling, and New Year greetings.
sign of the dog, 7-9PM, eleventh sign of Chinese zodiac
Similar words
- 十二支
十二支 is the full 12-animal zodiac system, while 戌年 specifically means the year of the Dog.
- 干支
干支 is the broader sexagenary cycle combining the 10 heavenly stems and 12 earthly branches; 戌年 is one specific year within that system.
Etymology
戌 (いぬ) means 'dog' in the Chinese zodiac, and 年 (どし) means 'year'. The reading いぬどし is a combination of the kun'yomi of 戌 and the kun'yomi of 年.
