This is the 4551st most frequent Japanese word.
干支
"干支" refers to the Chinese zodiac system, comprising 12 animal signs and 10 celestial stems, used in East Asian calendars to represent years, months, days, or times.
Used to refer to the Chinese zodiac system, which is an important cultural concept in Japan especially during the New Year's period.
私たちは干支に基づいて新年を祝います。
We celebrate the New Year based on the zodiac.
The word '干支' here identifies the twelve animals symbolizing years in the Chinese zodiac cycle.
干支の中には龍や鼠などの動物が含まれます。
The zodiac includes animals such as the dragon and the mouse.
Used to inquire about someone's birth year in relation to the Chinese zodiac, a common question pertaining to cultural or astrological interest.