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ざとうくじら

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ざとうくじら

ザトウクジラ
座頭鯨
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #124039
1

humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 588
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

squat
seat
cushion
gathering
sit

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すわ.る
16 strokes
Frequency: 433
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

head
counter for large animals

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あたま
かしら
-がしら
かぶり
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かみ
がみ
ちゃん
つむり
19 strokes
Frequency: 1486
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

whale

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くじら
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