土用丑
doyouushi
day of the ox in midsummer (during the hottest season), dog days of summer
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  1. doyouushi day of the ox in midsummer (during the hottest season), dog days of summer
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Kanji Breakdown
Soil, Earth, Ground, Turkey
On: ど,と Kun: つち
3 strokes N5
Utilize, Business, Service, Use, Employ
On: よう Kun: もち.いる
5 strokes N4
Sign Of The Ox Or Cow, 1-3am, Second Sign Of Chinese Zodiac
On: ちゅう Kun: うし
4 strokes N1
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土用丑は〜です。 / 〜の土用丑

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