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Meanings

kingfisher

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds

Common Words

翡翠
魚狗
わせみ
すい (翡翠)
しょうびん (翡翠)
カワセミ
Noun
Freq #19555
1

kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis)

2

ひすい only

jade (gem)

3

ひすい only

beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers

ひすいいろ
Noun
Freq #33920
1

jade green

山翡翠
山魚狗
ヤマセミ
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #179501
1

crested kingfisher (Megaceryle lugubris)

笑い川蝉
笑い翡翠
笑翡翠
ワライカワセミ
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #226915
1

laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)

赤翡翠
アカショウビン
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #290166
1

ruddy kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda)

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