expression, noun

  1. day of the Ox (esp. in midsummer or midwinter).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
丑の日 うしのひ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

sign of the ox or cow, 1-3AM, second sign of Chinese zodiac
うし チュウ ひろ (Kentei Pre-1, N1)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)