noun

  1. the Boar (twelfth sign of the Chinese zodiac), the Pig.
  2. hour of the Boar (around 10pm, 9-11pm, or 10pm to 12 midnight). Obsolete term.
  3. north-northwest. Obsolete term.
  4. tenth month of the lunar calendar. Obsolete term.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common

Contained Kanji Breakdown

sign of the hog, 9-11PM, twelfth sign of the Chinese zodiac
い ガイ り (Kentei Pre-1, N1)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
the fore-arm(厷) variant
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)