What is 干支 (Eto) & 十二支 (Jūnishi)?
The Japanese 12 Zodiac (干支, Eto) is a traditional cycle of twelve animals, each representing a year in a 12-year cycle. This system, known as Jūnishi (十二支) in Japan, originates from ancient Chinese astrology and plays a significant role in Japanese culture, mythology, and fortune-telling.
Each zodiac animal (Eto) is believed to influence the personality traits and fate of people born under its sign. The Eto cycle is widely used in Japan for New Year’s celebrations, horoscopes, and cultural references.
Japanese 12 Zodiac (十二支, Jūnishi) Table
干支：e-to
十二支：Ju-nishi
十二支 “Ju-nishi” is Chinese zodiac. There are 12 animals, with one animal allocated to every year.
| 十二支 (12 Eto) | Japanese | English Animal Name |
|---|---|---|
| 子 | ね / ne | rat / mouse |
| 丑 | うし / u shi | ox |
| 寅 | とら / to ra | tiger |
| 卯 | う / u | hare / rabbit |
| 辰 | たつ / ta tsu | dragon |
| 巳 | み / mi | serpent / snake |
| 午 | うま / u ma | horse |
| 未 | ひつじ / hi tsu ji | sheep |
| 申 | さる / sa ru | monkey |
| 酉 | とり / to ri | rooster / cock |
| 戌 | いぬ / i nu | dog |
| 亥 | い / i | boar |
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🐭 子 (Ne) – Rat / Mouse
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🐮 丑 (Ushi) – Ox
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🐯 寅 (Tora) – Tiger
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🐰 卯 (U) – Hare / Rabbit
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🐉 辰 (Tatsu) – Dragon
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🐍 巳 (Mi) – Serpent / Snake
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🐴 午 (Uma) – Horse
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🐏 未 (Hitsuji) – Sheep
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🐵 申 (Saru) – Monkey
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🐔 酉 (Tori) – Rooster / Cock
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🐶 戌 (Inu) – Dog
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🐗 亥 (I) – Boar
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