expression, noun
twelve indicators of lucky/unlucky activities in the old calendar
Rare historical term referring to a set of twelve words used in the traditional Japanese calendar to mark days as auspicious or inauspicious for various activities. Related to the 十二直 (jūnichoku) system.
See also: 十二直
古い暦では、暦の中段にその日の吉凶が記されていた。
In old calendars, the day's fortune was recorded in the 暦の中段.
Compound of 暦 (koyomi, 'calendar') + の (no, possessive particle) + 中段 (chūdan, 'middle section'), referring to the middle section of traditional Japanese calendars where the twelve daily indicators were listed.