巳の日の祓

Reading

Kana: みのひのはらえ

Romaji: minohinoharae

Definition

noun

1

purification ceremony held on the first day of the snake in the third month of the lunar calendar

Note: archaism

Kanji

巳

Readings: シ、 み

Meanings: sign of the snake or serpent, 9-11AM, sixth sign of Chinese zodiac

日

Readings: ニチ、 ジツ、 ひ、 -び、 -か

Meanings: day, sun, Japan, counter for days

祓

Readings: フツ、 ハイ、 はら.う

Meaning: exorcise