丑年(うしどし)

Year of the Ox

丑三(うしみ)つ時(どき)

the dead of night; around 2–2:30 a.m.

丑(うし)の日(ひ)

day of the Ox

土用(どよう)の丑(うし)の日(ひ)

the Day of the Ox during the midsummer period

丑(うし)の刻(こく)

the hour of the Ox; around 1–3 a.m.

丑寅(うしとら)

northeast direction

土用(どよう)の丑(うし)の日(ひ)には、うなぎを食(た)べる習慣(しゅうかん)がある。

There is a custom of eating eel on the Day of the Ox during the midsummer period.

丑年生(うしどしう)まれの祖父(そふ)は、勤勉(きんべん)で知(し)られている。

My grandfather, who was born in the Year of the Ox, is known for his diligence.