WORD DETAIL
旧暦
きゅうれき
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
旧暦, readきゅうれき, denotes the traditional lunar calendar, as distinguished from the calendar in ordinary current use. - Basic usage: It names the calendar used to determine a festival date and traditional observances recalled by a grandmother.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- A calendar system distinct from the current one
- Dates and observances follow the older calendar and should not be assumed to match current calendar dates.

