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初蝉

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 初蝉

はつぜみ
Noun
Freq #169381
1

first sound of cicadas of the year

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 152
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

first time
beginning

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はじ.め
はじ.めて
はつ
はつ-
うい-
-そ.める
-ぞ.め
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
はっ
10 strokes

Meanings

cicada

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
ゼン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
せみ
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