also: しんし
Metal Snake (18th sexagenary term)
Refers to the 18th term of the traditional 60-year cycle, combining the Heavenly Stem 辛 (Metal) and the Earthly Branch 巳 (Snake). Used in historical and astrological contexts.
See also: 干支
1941 was a year of the Metal Snake.
Metal Snake corresponds to the 18th term of the sexagenary cycle.
Standard kanji form for the sexagenary term.
On'yomi reading, less common in everyday use.
Combination of the Heavenly Stem 辛 (Metal) and the Earthly Branch 巳 (Snake), forming the 18th term of the sexagenary cycle.