Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 厄日(やくび) in Japanese

厄日
Kana Reading
やくび
Romaji
yakubi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    unlucky day; evil day


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

4 strokes

unlucky, misfortune, bad luck, disaster

On'Yomi: ヤク

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 5

4 strokes

day, sun, Japan, counter for days

On'Yomi: ニチ, ジツ

Kun'Yomi: ひ, -び, -か

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