六ろく曜よう

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Meanings

six-day calendar labels; traditional day indicators

Refers to the six labels (先勝, 友引, 先負, 仏滅, 大安, 赤口) used in Japanese calendars to indicate the auspiciousness of each day. Often consulted for scheduling weddings, funerals, and other events.

日本にほんのカレンダーには六ろく曜ようが書かいてあることが多おおい。
Japanese calendars often have the six-day labels written on them.
結けっ婚こん式しきの日ひ取どりは六ろく曜ようの大たい安あんを選えらぶ人ひとが多おおい。
Many people choose a taian day from the six-day calendar for their wedding date.

Kanji

六six
曜weekday

Related words

先せん勝しょう
One of the six labels; considered auspicious in the morning, but not in the afternoon.
友とも引びき
One of the six labels; considered unlucky for funerals, as it is said to 'pull friends' into the grave.
先せん負ぶ
One of the six labels; considered unlucky in the morning, but auspicious in the afternoon.
仏ぶつ滅めつ
One of the six labels; considered the most unlucky day, often avoided for celebrations.
大たい安あん
One of the six labels; considered the most auspicious day, popular for weddings and important events.
赤しゃっ口こう
One of the six labels; considered unlucky except for a short period around noon.

Etymology

From 六 (six) + 曜 (day of the week), referring to the six repeating labels used in traditional Japanese calendars. The system originated from Chinese astrology and was adapted in Japan.