辛かのと巳み

noun

Metal Snake (18th sexagenary term)

Refers to the 18th term of the traditional 60-year cycle, combining the Heavenly Stem 辛 (Metal) and the Earthly Branch 巳 (Snake). Used in historical and astrological contexts.

See also: 干支

• 1941年ねんは辛かのと巳みの年としだった。

  1941 was a year of the Metal Snake.

• 辛かのと巳みは干支えとの18番ばん目めにあたる。

  Metal Snake corresponds to the 18th term of the sexagenary cycle.