① 北西の方角。戌(いぬ)と亥(い)の間であることから。
Fire Dog (23rd year of the sexagenary cycle, e.g. 1946, 2006, 2066)
Metal Dog (47th year of the sexagenary cycle, e.g. 1910, 1970, 2030)
Water Dog (59th year of the sexagenary cycle, e.g. 1922, 1982, 2042)
hour of the Dog (around 8pm, 7-9pm, or 8-10pm)