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おとり

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word おとり

媒鳥
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #8957
1

live decoy (for hunting)

2

decoy; bait; lure; stool pigeon; trap

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes

Meanings

decoy
lure
stool pigeon

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ユウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おとり
12 strokes
Frequency: 1900
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

mediator
go-between

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
バイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なこうど
11 strokes
Frequency: 1043
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

bird
chicken

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とり
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とっ
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