ひよこ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ひよこ
1
young bird; chick; fledgling
Examples
ヒヨコが餌を探して地面をつついている。
The chickens were scratching for food on the ground.
2
greenhorn; fledgeling; novice; rookie
Examples
ルチアーノは大声援を背負って戦えるかもしれないが、彼はまだヒヨコに過ぎない。
Luciano might have the crowd behind him, but he's still wet behind the ears.
Kanji in this Word
雛
18 strokes
Frequency: 2241
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
chick
squab
duckling
doll
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
スウ
ス
ジュ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひな
ひよこ
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