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Meaning of 庚申待(こうしんまち) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

庚申待, 庚申待ち
Kana Reading
こうしんまち
Romaji
kōshinmachi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    staying awake on the eve of the 57th day of the sexagenary cycle (to prevent the three worms from reporting one's wrongdoings and shortening one's lifespan), while worshipping Sakra, the Blue-Faced Vajra, or Sarutahiko

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JLPT 3

have the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM, ninth sign of Chinese zodiac

On: シン

Kun: もう.す, もう.し-, さる

5 strokes

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JLPT 4

wait, depend on

On: タイ

Kun: ま.つ, -ま.ち

9 strokes

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7th, 7th calendar sign

On: コウ

Kun: かのえ

8 strokes

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