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アゲハチョウ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word アゲハチョウ

揚羽蝶
げはちょう
鳳蝶
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #115041
1

swallowtail butterfly (esp. the citrus swallowtail butterfly, Papilio xuthus)

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 1316
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

raise
elevate
hoist
praise
extol
fry in deep fat

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.げる
-あ.げ
あ.がる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あがり
6 strokes
Frequency: 748
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

feathers
counter for birds, rabbits

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はね
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
しゅう
15 strokes
Frequency: 2011
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

butterfly

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
14 strokes
Frequency: 2163
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

male mythical bird

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
フウ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おおとり
ふげ
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