旧暦
Meanings
1
old lunisolar calendar; traditional Japanese calendar
Refers to the calendar system used in Japan before the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in 1873. Often contrasted with 新暦 (the new/solar calendar).
The New Year on the old calendar falls around February on the new calendar.
This festival is still held according to the old calendar.
Usage patterns
- 旧暦の〈時〉the ~ according to the old lunar calendar
The lunar New Year's date changes every year.
- 旧暦で〈事〉を祝うto celebrate something according to the lunar calendar
In China, the Lunar New Year is celebrated according to the old calendar.
- 旧暦では〈事〉according to the lunar calendar, ...
According to the lunar calendar, today corresponds to August 1st.