noun

  1. the Monkey (ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac).
  2. hour of the Monkey (around 4pm, 3-5pm, or 4-6pm). Obsolete term.
  3. west-southwest. Obsolete term.
  4. 7th month of the lunar calendar. Obsolete term.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
さる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

have the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM
もう.す シン さる (3rd, N3)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
number one, line, rod radical (no. 2)
コン シ ジョ