Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 甲子(きのえね) in Japanese

甲子
Kana Reading
きのえね, かっし, こうし
Romaji
kinoene, kasshi, kōshi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    first of the sexagenary cycle


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

5 strokes

armor, high (voice), A grade, first class, former, instep, carapace

On'Yomi: コウ, カン, カ

Kun'Yomi: きのえ

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

On'Yomi: シ, ス, ツ

Kun'Yomi: こ, -こ, ね

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