みし
Noun
1.
the Snake (sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac), the Serpent
2.
hour of the Snake (around 10am, 9-11am, or 10am-12 noon)
obsolete term
3.
south-southeast
obsolete term
4.
fourth month of the lunar calendar
obsolete term
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干支の巳は、知恵と探求を象徴すると言われている。
The zodiac sign Snake is said to symbolize wisdom and inquiry.
巳の日は金運が良いとされ、宝くじを買う人もいる。
The Day of the Snake is considered auspicious for financial luck, and some people buy lottery tickets on this day.
古代日本では、巳の刻は午前10時頃を指し、重要な儀式が行われることもあった。
In ancient Japan, the hour of the Snake referred to around 10 AM, and important rituals were sometimes performed then.
巳は脱皮を繰り返すことから、再生や不老不死の象徴ともされる。
Because snakes repeatedly shed their skin, the Snake is also considered a symbol of rebirth and immortality.
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