noun

  1. unlucky day (according to astrology), (previously a) death anniversary, purification and fast day.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
忌み日 いみび
忌日
忌日 いみび
斎日
斎日 いみび

Contained Kanji Breakdown

mourning, abhor, detestable
い.む キ いまわ (8th, N1)
self
コ おのれ キ (6th, N1)
heart, mind, spirit
こころ シン (2nd, N4)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)