JLPT N1

戌

This kanji is for the Dog in the Chinese zodiac. It’s not the one you use for a pet dog (犬).

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Noun

The Dog (Zodiac Sign)

Refers to the Dog, the eleventh of the twelve animals in the East Asian zodiac cycle (干支, eto). It is used to mark years, specific days, and traditional directions.

Example

彼は戌年生まれです。

He was born in the Year of the Dog.

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戌

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This kanji is for the Dog in the Chinese zodiac. It's not the one you use for a pet dog (犬).

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