also: しんし
noun
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年は辛巳の年だった。
1941 was a year of the Metal Snake.
辛巳は干支の18番目にあたる。
Metal Snake corresponds to the 18th term of the sexagenary cycle.
On'yomi reading, less common in everyday use.
干支 is the general term for the sexagenary cycle; 辛巳 is one specific term within it.
Combination of the Heavenly Stem 辛 (Metal) and the Earthly Branch 巳 (Snake), forming the 18th term of the sexagenary cycle.