also: むえき
11th note of the ancient Chinese chromatic scale (approx. C)
Technical term from ancient Chinese music theory; part of the 十二律 (twelve pitches). Used in historical or musicological contexts.
See also: 十二律
無射 is one of the twelve pitches of the ancient Chinese chromatic scale, said to be close to C in Western music.
ninth month of the lunar calendar
Archaic term for the ninth lunar month, used in classical or historical contexts. Not used in modern everyday Japanese.
In the old lunar calendar, 無射 refers to the ninth month.
Alternate reading; less common than ぶえき.
The term originates from ancient Chinese music theory and calendar systems. The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 無 (without) and 射 (shoot) are used phonetically or symbolically in this context.