Word details

ひよこ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ひよこ.

Dictionary

Entry

よこよっこヒヨコNounUsually kanaFreq #34804
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

chick, squab, duckling, doll

18 strokesFrequency 2,241JLPT N1Grade 9

On

スウジュ

Kun

ひなひよこ

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