丑うしの日ひ

expression, noun

day of the Ox

Refers to a day in the traditional calendar marked by the zodiac sign of the Ox. Most commonly associated with the midsummer Doyo no Ushi no Hi (eel-eating day), but also occurs in midwinter.

See also: 土用の丑の日

• 土ど用ようの丑うしの日ひにはうなぎを食たべる習しゅう慣かんがある。

  There is a custom of eating eel on the midsummer day of the Ox.

• 今年ことしの冬ふゆの丑うしの日ひはいつですか。

  When is the winter day of the Ox this year?