てん
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word てん
1
Word usually written using kana alone
Japanese marten (Martes melampus)
2
marten (any arboreal weasel-like mammal of genus Martes)
Kanji in this Word
貂
12 strokes
Meanings
marten
sable
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
てん
黄
11 strokes
Frequency: 1240
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
yellow
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
オウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き
こ-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
うい
れい
鼬
18 strokes
Meanings
weasel
skunk
ermine
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ユウ
ユ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いたち
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