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黄鐘おうしき

おうしき · oushiki (also spelled oshiki)

noun

(in Japan) 8th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. A)

  • 1st note of the traditional Chinese chromatic scale (approx. D)
  • eleventh lunar month

Other ways to say “eleventh lunar month” in Japanese →

おうしきが
Heiban

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What does 黄鐘 mean?

(in Japan) 8th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. A). It can also mean: 1st note of the traditional Chinese chromatic scale (approx. D); eleventh lunar month.

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おうしき (oushiki). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.

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