also: とらどし
year of the Tiger
Refers to the year associated with the Tiger in the Chinese zodiac. Often used in New Year's greetings or when discussing birth years.
See also: 寅年
Next year is the year of the Tiger.
People born in the year of the Tiger are said to be brave.
Standard kanji spelling for 'year of the Tiger'.
Common abbreviated form; reading is とらどし, not とらのとし.
Compound of 寅 (tora, 'Tiger', the third sign of the Chinese zodiac) + の (possessive particle) + 年 (toshi, 'year').