This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

土用の丑の日

Reading

Kana: どようのうしのひ
Romaji: doyounoushinohi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

day of the ox in midsummer (during the hottest season); dog days of summer

See also: 丑の日

Kanji

Readings: ド、 ト、 つち
Meanings: soil, earth, ground, Turkey
Readings: ヨウ、 もち.いる
Meanings: utilize, business, service, use, employ
Readings: チュウ、 うし
Meanings: sign of the ox or cow, 1-3AM, second sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings: ニチ、 ジツ、 ひ、 -び、 -か
Meanings: day, sun, Japan, counter for days