also: せんぷ · せんまけ · さきまけ
noun
unlucky in the morning, lucky in the afternoon; day to avoid judgment and haste
One of the six traditional calendar days (六曜). Considered inauspicious in the morning but auspicious later in the day. Often consulted for timing of events like weddings or business openings. The second gloss reflects a broader interpretation of the day's character.
See also: 六曜
結婚式の日取りを決めるとき、先負は午前中を避ける人が多い。
When choosing a wedding date, many people avoid the morning on a 先負 day.
カレンダーで先負の日を確認してから、大
After checking the calendar for a 先負 day, I scheduled the important meeting for the afternoon.
Rare reading; may appear in older or regional contexts.
Rare reading; may appear in older or regional contexts.
The six-day calendar system that includes 先負; other days are 先勝, 友引, 仏滅, 大安, and 赤口.
The most auspicious day in the 六曜 cycle, considered lucky all day, unlike 先負 which is only lucky in the afternoon.
The most inauspicious day in the 六曜 cycle, considered unlucky all day, contrasting with 先負's mixed fortune.
The term 先負 literally means 'before defeat' or 'lose first', reflecting the belief that the morning is unlucky but the afternoon is lucky. It is part of the imported Chinese 六曜 system, adapted into Japanese culture for selecting auspicious dates.