初はつ烏がらす

noun

first crow of the New Year

Refers to the crow's caw heard on New Year's Day, considered an auspicious or seasonal sign in traditional Japanese culture.

• 元がん旦たんの朝あさ、初はつ烏がらすの声こえを聞きくと縁えん起ぎがいいと言いわれる。

  It is said that hearing the first crow of the New Year on the morning of New Year's Day brings good luck.