A system that organizes and measures the passage of time, dividing it into units such as years, months, weeks, and days, often used for planning and coordinating social and cultural events.
A record that details daily occurrences and information relevant to specific dates, including the day of the week, lunar phases, astrological forecasts, and significant holidays, typically structured over the course of a year.
A document or tool that tracks celestial alignments and phenomena on a daily basis, often utilized in astronomy or astrology for reference and guidance.
A calendar system that calculates years starting from the presumed year of the birth of Jesus Christ, which is widely used in Western countries and many parts of the world today.
A method of counting years based on the idea that the year of Christ's birth is year one, with the term often used to refer to years in this system, such as "the year 2000 in the Christian Era."
Example:
昭和１０年は西暦１９３５年です。
The process of revising or updating the calendar system to improve its accuracy or alignment with astronomical events.
The introduction or acceptance of a new calendar in order to mark the start of a new year or era.
A significant celebration marking the 60th birthday, which symbolizes the completion of one full cycle of the Chinese zodiac, returning to the original sign under which a person was born.
A cultural milestone in Japanese tradition, celebrated when an individual reaches the age of 61 in the traditional counting system, often accompanied by festivities and gatherings with family and friends.
The age of 61 in the Japanese age counting system, regarded as a momentous occasion that represents both the wisdom of age and the continuation of life, often celebrated with special ceremonies and rituals.
A traditional calendar system based on lunar cycles that was utilized in Japan prior to the adoption of the solar calendar in 1872.
A historical timekeeping method that integrates both lunar and solar elements, reflecting the cultural and agricultural practices of Japan before modern timekeeping systems were established.
The calendar used in Japan that is determined by the phases of the moon, often associated with traditional festivals and events, contrasting with the more contemporary solar calendar.
A calendar model that relies on the cycles of the moon, marking months according to lunar phases, and was the official timekeeping system in Japan before the transition to the Gregorian calendar.
Example:
中国では、旧暦にしたがって正月を祝う。