also: こうじゅつ
noun
Metal Dog; 47th year of the sexagenary cycle
Refers to the 47th term of the traditional 60-year cycle, combining the celestial stem 庚 (Metal/Yang) and the earthly branch 戌 (Dog). Used in historical and astrological contexts.
See also: 干支
1910年は庚戌の年です。
The year 1910 is the year of the Metal Dog.
庚戌は干支の47番目にあたります。
Kōjutsu corresponds to the 47th term of the sexagenary cycle.
干支 is the general term for the sexagenary cycle; 庚戌 is one specific term within it.
Combination of the celestial stem 庚 (かのえ, Metal/Yang) and the earthly branch 戌 (いぬ, Dog). The on-reading こうじゅつ is derived from the Chinese readings of the characters.