Animal representing the year
There are animals that represent the year in Asia including Japan.It came from China. Its origin is in the Sumerian civilization. In the West it became a zodiac of astrology.
In Japan it is called [Eto].The zodiac animals also have their own meaning. Eto is a 12 year cycle.Regardless of age or gender, the zodiac is familiar in Japan.
The zodiac animals also have their own meaning. Regardless of age or gender, the zodiac is familiar in Japan.
In Japan, everyone knows the zodiac of the year of birth.
What is your zodiac animal ?
| pronunciation | means | year | |
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[ne] mouse | descendants prosperity | 1972,1984,1996,2008 |
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[ushi] cow | toughness | 1973,1985,1997,2009 |
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[tora] tiger | decisions and gifts | 1974,1986,1998,2010 |
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[u] rabit | obedience | 1975,1987,1999,2011 |
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[tatsu] dragon | justice and credit | 1976,1988,2000,2012 |
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[me] snake | exploration passion | 1977,1989,2001,2013 |
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[uma] horse | cheerful gaudy | 1978,1990,2002,2014 |
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[hitsuji] sheep | peace | 1979,1991,2003,2015 |
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[saru] monkey | wisdom curiosity | 1980,1992,2004,2016 |
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[tori] bird | aggressive quickness | 1981,1993,2005,2017 |
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[inu] dog | Royalty dedication | 1982,1994,2006,2018 |
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[inoshishi] wild boar | Not sick | 1983,1995,2007,2019 |