Refers to the southeast direction in the traditional Chinese zodiac-based compass system, where 辰 (dragon) and 巳 (snake) correspond to southeast. Used in classical contexts, place names, and traditional orientation.
Fukagawa lies in the southeast direction of Edo.
geisha from the Fukagawa red-light district in Edo
Standard kanji spelling for the southeast direction in traditional Japanese orientation.
Alternate kanji form; less common than 辰巳.
From the combination of the zodiac signs 辰 (dragon, east-southeast) and 巳 (snake, south-southeast), together indicating the southeast direction in the traditional Chinese compass system.