Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 忌み日(いみび) in Japanese

忌み日, 忌日, 斎日
Kana Reading
いみび
Romaji
imibi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    unlucky day (according to astrology); (previously a) death anniversary; purification and fast day


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

7 strokes

mourning, abhor, detestable, death anniversary

On'Yomi: キ

Kun'Yomi: い.む, い.み, い.まわしい

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JLPT 1

11 strokes

purification, Buddhist food, room, worship, avoid, alike

On'Yomi: サイ

Kun'Yomi: とき, つつし.む, ものいみ, い.む, いわ.う, いつ.く

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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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