Japanese calendar culture
六曜 is not information for predicting the future or making absolute judgments about good and bad outcomes. Maya 13 introduces it as part of Japanese calendar culture and as one perspective for looking at today.
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A calendar annotation still found in Japan
六曜 is one form of traditional calendar information attached to a date. It remains printed on many calendars as a traditional way of talking about how a day or particular times have been viewed.
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Its place in daily life
The name 大安 may come up when choosing a wedding date, and 友引 may be considered when discussing funeral dates. How much someone consults 六曜 differs from person to person, and important plans can also take personal and practical circumstances into account.
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The six 六曜 names
Traditional views and ideas about time of day are associated with each name. Their wording can vary by region and source. Below, Maya 13 presents the official Japanese name, its reading, and the traditional views used in the app.
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六曜 today
Some people value 六曜, while others pay little attention to it. It does not determine which response is correct; traditional views can be learned while keeping a distance that feels comfortable to each person.
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How Maya 13 presents 六曜
Maya 13 does not treat 六曜 as scientific prediction, fortune telling, a prediction of the future, or an absolute judgment of good and bad outcomes. It is shown as one form of calendar culture rooted in Japan, distinct from KIN and Moon Phases, and as reference information for looking at today from more than one perspective.
The Six 六曜 Names
The official 六曜 names remain in Japanese. Each is shown with its reading, a traditional view, and a view concerning the time of day.
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六曜 1
先勝
Senshō
Traditional view
Traditionally, 先勝 is sometimes introduced as a day for taking care of matters early.
View of the time of day
One view considers the morning favorable and suggests a more reserved approach in the afternoon.
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六曜 2
友引
Tomobiki
Traditional view
Originally associated with a contest ending without a winner, Tomobiki is also viewed today through customs concerning social ties and celebrations.
View of the time of day
Tradition generally favors morning and evening while treating around noon more cautiously.
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六曜 3
先負
Senbu
Traditional view
先負 is sometimes introduced as a day for proceeding without rushing.
View of the time of day
One view suggests a reserved morning and considers action from the afternoon favorable.
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六曜 4
仏滅
Butsumetsu
Traditional view
Butsumetsu is traditionally approached with caution. It can also be viewed as a day for organizing and preparing rather than forcing a new beginning.
View of the time of day
Rather than favoring a particular time, tradition treats the day as one for general caution.
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六曜 5
大安
Taian
Traditional view
大安 is often mentioned as one candidate when choosing dates for celebrations.
View of the time of day
A view that does not strongly distinguish among times of day is also passed down.
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六曜 6
赤口
Shakkō
Traditional view
Shakko has traditionally been viewed as a day to avoid hurried action and proceed carefully, with folklore also mentioning caution around fire and blades.
View of the time of day
Tradition generally favors around noon and suggests greater care at other times.
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