{"id":5174,"date":"2016-12-08T14:09:56","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T14:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/japanese\/?p=5174"},"modified":"2018-07-24T13:26:51","modified_gmt":"2018-07-24T13:26:51","slug":"the-japanese-zodiac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/japanese\/the-japanese-zodiac\/","title":{"rendered":"The Japanese Zodiac"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi everyone! Today I am going to talk about an interesting topic – the Japanese zodiac.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u5341\u4e8c\u652f Juunishi or the Japanese zodiac signs are identical to the Chinese zodiac signs. It is based on the 12 year cycle, where each year is assigned an animal. However, in the Japanese zodiac system goat is replaced by sheep and pig is replaced by wild boar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bases on the concept of \u5341\u4e8c\u652f Juunishi, a person\u2019s character traits and horoscope are determined by the animal year in which they are born. It is considered special once a person completes the 12 year cycle five times, which means they are 60 years old. In Japan, the 60th birthday of a person is known as \u9084\u66a6 Kanreki.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at the 12 zodiac animals and their personality traits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u5b50 (Nezumi) Rat<\/b><\/p>\n

Personality Traits: goal oriented, ambitious, charming<\/span><\/p>\n

Years: 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960\u2026\u2026..<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u4e11 (Ushi) Ox<\/b><\/p>\n

Personality Traits: trustworthy, skillful, reasonable<\/span><\/p>\n

Years: 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961\u2026\u2026\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u5bc5 (Tora) Tiger<\/b><\/p>\n

Personality Traits: courage, stubborn, deep thinker <\/span><\/p>\n

Years: 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962\u2026\u2026\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u536f (Usagi) Rabbit <\/b><\/p>\n

Personality Traits: talented, fortunate, reserved<\/span><\/p>\n

Years: 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u8fb0 (Tatsu) Dragon<\/b><\/p>\n

Personality Traits: energetic, brave, honest<\/span><\/p>\n

Years: 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964\u2026\u2026..<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u5df3 (Hebi) Snake<\/b><\/p>\n

Personality Traits: wise, introvert, generous<\/span><\/p>\n

Years: 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965\u2026\u2026…<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u5348 (Uma) Horse<\/b><\/p>\n

Personality Traits: independent, skillful, jovial<\/span><\/p>\n

Years: 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u672a (Hitsuji) Sheep<\/b><\/p>\n

Personality Traits: shy, artistic, peace-loving<\/span><\/p>\n

Years: 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967\u2026\u2026..<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u7533 (Saru) Monkey<\/b><\/p>\n

Personality Traits: problem solver, fun loving, active<\/span><\/p>\n

Years: 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968\u2026\u2026…<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u9149 (Tori) Rooster<\/b><\/p>\n

Personality Traits: hard working, outspoken, observant<\/span><\/p>\n

Years: \u00a02017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u620c (Inu) Dog<\/b><\/p>\n

Personality Traits: patient, faithful, diligent<\/span><\/p>\n

Years: 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u4ea5 (Inoshishi) Boar<\/b><\/p>\n

Personality Traits: spendthrift, caring, tolerant<\/span><\/p>\n

Years: 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971\u2026\u2026\u2026..<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

In case you want to say your Western zodiac or sun sign in Japanese, here they are:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u304a\u3072\u3064\u3058\u5ea7 \u00a0O-hitsujiza \u00a0(Ariea)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u304a\u3046\u3057\u5ea7 \u00a0O-ushiza \u00a0(Taurus)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3075\u305f\u3054\u5ea7 \u00a0Futagoza \u00a0(Gemini)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u304b\u306b\u5ea7 \u00a0Kaniza \u00a0(Cancer)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3057\u3057\u5ea7 \u00a0Shishiza \u00a0(Leo)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u304a\u3068\u3081\u5ea7 \u00a0Otomeza \u00a0(Virgo)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3066\u3093\u3073\u3093\u5ea7 \u00a0Tenbinza \u00a0(Libra)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3055\u305d\u308a\u5ea7 \u00a0Sasoriza \u00a0(Scorpio)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3044\u3066\u5ea7 \u00a0Iteza \u00a0(Sagittarius)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3084\u304e\u5ea7 \u00a0Yagiza \u00a0(Capricorn)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u307f\u305a\u304c\u3081\u5ea7 \u00a0Mizugameza \u00a0(Aquarius) <\/span><\/p>\n

\u3046\u304a\u5ea7 \u00a0Uoza \u00a0(Pisces)<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hi everyone! Today I am going to talk about an interesting topic – the Japanese zodiac. \u5341\u4e8c\u652f Juunishi or the Japanese zodiac signs are identical to the Chinese zodiac signs. It is based on the 12 year cycle, where each year is assigned an animal. However, in the Japanese zodiac system goat is replaced by…<\/p>\n

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