後あと厄やく

noun

the year after an unlucky year

Refers to the year following a person's 厄年 (yakudoshi, 'unlucky year') in the traditional Japanese age reckoning. It is considered a year when one should still be cautious, though less dangerous than the main unlucky year. Often used in the context of shrine visits and protective rituals.

See also: 厄年

• 今年ことしは後あと厄やくだから、お祓はらいに行いこうと思おもう。

  This year is my atoyaku, so I'm thinking of going for a purification ritual.