noun

  1. the Sheep (eighth sign of the Chinese zodiac), the Ram, the Goat.
  2. hour of the Sheep (around 2pm, 1-3pm, or 2-4pm). Obsolete term.
  3. south-southwest. Obsolete term.
  4. sixth month of the lunar calendar. Obsolete term.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
ひつじ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

un-, not yet, hitherto
ミ いま.だ ビ (4th, N3)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)