Meaning of 干支(かんし) in Japanese

干支
Kana Reading
かんし, えと
Romaji
kanshi, eto
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    sexagenary cycle; Chinese astrology

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干 JLPT 2

3 strokes

dry, parch

On'Yomi: カン

Kun'Yomi: ほ.す, ほ.し-, -ぼ.し, ひ.る

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支 JLPT 3

4 strokes

branch, support, sustain, branch radical (no. 65)

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: ささ.える, つか.える, か.う

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