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朔
On'yomi
サク
SAKU
Kun'yomi
ついたち
tsuitachi
conjunction (astronomy) · first day of month · north
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Radical月moon(4)
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Component Breakdown
朔=
屰月
屰 + moon
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of moon and reverse. Beginning of moon.
Symbolism
First day, new moon, new moon. Represents first of month.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Start of the day
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
朔日参り
ついたちまいり
First day shrine visit; Visiting shrines on the first of each month