Definition of (ね)

ne

noun
1.
the Rat (first sign of the Chinese zodiac)
2.
hour of the Rat (around midnight, 11pm to 1am, or 12 midnight to 2am)(obsolete)
See also:子の刻
3.
north(obsolete)
4.
eleventh month of the lunar calendar(obsolete)
Related Kanji
child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac