the Rabbit (fourth sign of the Chinese zodiac)
うぼう
Noun
1.
the Rabbit (fourth sign of the Chinese zodiac), the Hare
2.
hour of the Rabbit (around 6am, 5-7am, or 6-8am)
3.
east
obsolete term
4.
second month in the lunar calendar
obsolete term
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古代日本では、卯の刻は夜明け前の重要な時間とされていた。
In ancient Japan, the hour of the Rabbit was considered an important time before dawn.
卯の年は、飛躍や発展の年と言われることが多い。
The Year of the Rabbit is often said to be a year of leaps and development.
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