Definition of 庚申待 (こうしんまち)
こうしんまち
庚申待
こうしんまち
koushinmachi
noun
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staying awake on the eve of the 57th day of the sexagenary cycle (to prevent the three worms from reporting one's wrongdoings and shortening one's lifespan), while worshipping Sakra, the Blue-Faced Vajra, or Sarutahiko
See also:三尸
Other readings:
庚申待ち【こうしんまち】
Related Kanji
| 庚 | 7th, 7th calendar sign |
| 申 | have the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM, ninth sign of Chinese zodiac |
| 待 | wait, depend on |