the Tiger (third sign of the Chinese zodiac)
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Noun
1.
the Tiger (third sign of the Chinese zodiac)
2.
hour of the Tiger (around 4am, 3-5am, or 4-6am)
obsolete term
3.
east-northeast
obsolete term
4.
first month of the lunar calendar
obsolete term
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寅年は、力強く活気のある年になると言われています。
The Year of the Tiger is said to be a powerful and vibrant year.
寅の刻は、昔の時間の数え方で午前3時から5時頃を指します。
The Hour of the Tiger refers to around 3 to 5 AM in the old way of counting time.
寅の絵が描かれたお守りは、魔除けとして人気があります。
Charms with tiger drawings are popular as talismans against evil.
干支の寅は、古くから勇猛果敢な動物として、様々な物語や芸術作品に登場してきました。
The zodiac sign Tiger has long appeared in various stories and artworks as a brave and daring animal.
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