黄鐘

Reading

Kana: おうしき
Romaji: oushiki
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

(in Japan) 8th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. A)

See also: 十二律 林鐘

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 オウ、 き、 こ-
Meaning: yellow
Readings: ショウ、 かね
Meanings: bell, gong, chimes

黄鐘

Reading

Kana: こうしょう
Romaji: koushō
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

(in China) 1st note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. D)

See also: 壱越 十二律
2

eleventh lunar month

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 オウ、 き、 こ-
Meaning: yellow
Readings: ショウ、 かね
Meanings: bell, gong, chimes