Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 寅の刻(とらのこく) in Japanese

寅の刻
Kana Reading
とらのこく
Romaji
toranokoku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    around four o'clock in the morning


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

11 strokes

sign of the tiger, 3-5AM, third sign of Chinese zodiac

On'Yomi: イン

Kun'Yomi: とら

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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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