アゲハチョウ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word アゲハチョウ
1
swallowtail butterfly (esp. the citrus swallowtail butterfly, Papilio xuthus)
Kanji in this Word
揚
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
羽
6 strokes
Frequency: 748
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
feathers
counter for birds, rabbits
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は
わ
はね
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
しゅう
ば
蝶
15 strokes
Frequency: 2011
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
butterfly
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
鳳
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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