also: しんちゅう
Metal Ox; 38th sexagenary term
The 38th term of the traditional 60-year cycle (干支), combining the Heavenly Stem 辛 (Metal) and the Earthly Branch 丑 (Ox). Used in East Asian calendars and astrology.
See also: 干支
2021 is the year of the Metal Ox.
辛丑 corresponds to the 38th term of the sexagenary cycle.
Standard kanji form for the 38th sexagenary term.
On'yomi reading; less common than かのとうし.
Compound of 辛 (かのと, the 8th Heavenly Stem, associated with Metal) and 丑 (うし, the 2nd Earthly Branch, the Ox).