Word details

とさか

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word とさか.

Dictionary

Entry

さか鶏冠いかんトサカNounUsually kanaFreq #79274
1

cockscomb; comb; crest

Examples
ニワトリの赤く立派なトサカは性別や種類を見分けるときに役立っていると考えられている。
The cockerel's splendid red cockscomb is thought to play a part in determining gender and breed.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

chicken

19 strokesFrequency 1,901JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ケイ

Kun

にわとりとり

crown, best, peerless

9 strokesFrequency 1,503JLPT N1Grade 8

On

カン

Kun

かんむり

Nanori

かっぷまさる

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