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先負
senbu
day that is lucky in the morning and the evening but unlucky around noon (in the traditional calendar), day on which judgment and haste should be avoided (judgement)
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  1. senbu day that is lucky in the morning and the evening but unlucky around noon (in the traditional calendar), day on which judgment and haste should be avoided (judgement)
How it's used

Used in almanacs, calendars, and discussions about traditional Japanese auspicious days, often when planning events.

先負の日なので、午前中に用事を済ませた。
Senbu no hi na no de, gozenchuu ni youji o sumaseta.
Since it was a senbu day, I finished my errands in the morning.

先負は勝負事に不向きな日とされる。
Senbu wa shoubukoto ni fumuki na hi to sareru.
Senbu is considered a day unsuitable for contests.

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Kanji Breakdown
先
Before, Ahead, Previous, Future, Precedence
On: せん Kun: さき,ま.ず
6 strokes N5
負
Defeat, Negative, -, Minus, Bear, Owe, Assume A Responsibility
On: ふ Kun: ま.ける,ま.かす,お.う
9 strokes N3
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先負は〜です。 / 〜の先負

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