Wedding day, marriage registration day, ring purchase day... Since these are special occasions, wouldn't you want to choose an auspicious day? For those wondering, "I often hear the term 'lucky day,' but what exactly does it mean?" — here's an introduction.

What is the [Rokuyo]?

This is what's known as "rekichu" (calendar annotations), and it consists of six types: Taian, Butsumetsu, Senshou, Tomobiki, Senbu, and Shakkou.

・Within a single day, there are lucky hours (kichi) and unlucky hours (kyou)
・Things considered lucky and things considered unlucky

These are the two meanings behind it.

[Meaning of the Rokuyo]

Taian: Lucky all day

Tomobiki: Lucky in the morning and evening, unlucky in the afternoon

Senshou: Lucky in the morning, unlucky in the afternoon

Senbu: Unlucky in the morning, lucky in the afternoon

Shakkou: Unlucky, except lucky at exactly noon

Butsumetsu: Unlucky all day Generally, when doing something important, people prefer times and days that are considered lucky. Since Taian is lucky all day, every hour, it's considered extremely auspicious, making it a popular choice for marriage registration, wedding ceremonies, and betrothal gift exchanges alike.

What did you think? When it comes to choosing a marriage registration day or wedding anniversary, many couples pick memorable dates, but just as many choose days with good fortune. If you're registering your marriage in the morning, Senshou is lucky; if in the afternoon, Senbu is lucky — so why not consider these when picking your registration date? We hope this helps as a reference.

▷Choose your engagement ring or wedding ring on an auspicious day