Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 丑の刻(うしのこく) in Japanese

丑の刻
Kana Reading
うしのこく
Romaji
ushinokoku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    two o'clock in the morning


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

4 strokes

sign of the ox or cow, 1-3AM, second sign of Chinese zodiac

On'Yomi: チュウ

Kun'Yomi: うし

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

engrave, cut fine, chop, hash, mince, time, carving

On'Yomi: コク

Kun'Yomi: きざ.む, きざ.み

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