巳みの日ひ

expression, noun

day of the Snake

Archaic term referring to the day of the Snake in the traditional Japanese sexagenary cycle. Now mostly encountered in historical or cultural contexts.

• 古ふるい暦こよみでは、巳みの日ひは特とく別べつな行ぎょう事じが行おこなわれた。

  In the old calendar, special events were held on the day of the Snake.