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酉とりの刻こく
Archaic
Meanings
Archaic
Expression
Noun
1. hour of the Rooster (around 6pm, 5-7pm, or 6-8pm); hour of the Cock
Kanji used
酉
sign of the bird
刻
carve into
Composed of
the Rooster (tenth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Cock; hour of the Rooster (around 6pm, 5-7pm, or 6-8pm); west; eight month of the lunar calendar
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; strictness; cruelty