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

忌み日

忌日、 斎日

Reading

Kana: いみび
Romaji: imibi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

unlucky day (according to astrology); (previously a) death anniversary; purification and fast day

See also: 陰陽道

Kanji

Readings: キ、 い.む、 い.み、 い.まわしい
Meanings: mourning, abhor, detestable, death anniversary
Readings: ニチ、 ジツ、 ひ、 -び、 -か
Meanings: day, sun, Japan, counter for days
Readings: サイ、 とき、 つつし.む、 ものいみ、 い.む、 いわ.う、 いつ.く
Meanings: purification, Buddhist food, room, worship, avoid, alike