戌

Glyph origin
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Etymology 1
proposes that, graphically depicting an ax or halberd, is a nominal derivative of the verb "to annihilate" "by the multivalent prefix *s- (‘annihilate’ > ‘annihilator’ and thus ‘axe’)", and it was used to name the late, broad waxing crescent moon.

Association with the dog was possibly arbitrary; just as how 辰 was associated arbitarily with the dragon (see ).

Definitions

 * 1) eleventh of twelve earthly branches (十二支)
 * 2) Dog (狗) of Chinese zodiac

Etymology 1
From.

Proper noun

 * 1) the, the eleventh of the twelve

Noun

 * 1) the hour of the dog; a historical dual-hour equivalent to 7PM - 9PM
 * 2) * c. 935,: Tosa Nikki (page 3)
 * "ja"

- それの年の十二月の二十日あまり一日の日の戌の刻に、門出す.

Etymology 2
From.

Proper noun

 * 1) the, the eleventh of the twelve

Hanja

 * 1) 11th terrestrial branch