new moon; first day of the lunar month; (in ancient China) next year's calendar and decrees (distributed by the Emperor at year's end)
first day of the month; (arch.) first ten days of the lunar month
Hassaku orange (Citrus hassaku); 1st of August (lunar calendar)
first and fifteenth days of the lunar month (corresponding to new moon and full moon)
ceremony where the Emperor would inspect the records of attendance and absence of officials
beginning of the month or the year; New Year's Day; the calendar
last and first days of the month