Word details

川柳

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 川柳.

Dictionary

Entry

川柳川楊楊柳わやなぎカワヤナギNounFreq #150020
1

riverside willow (esp. rosegold pussy willow, Salix gracilistyla)

2

川柳 only; Word usually written using kana alone

Salix gilgiana (species of willow)

3

川柳 only

high-quality coarse tea

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

stream, river, river or three-stroke river radical (no. 47)

3 strokesFrequency 181JLPT N4Grade 1

On

セン

Kun

かわ

Nanori

さわ

willow

9 strokesFrequency 1,169JLPT N1Grade 8

On

リュウ

Kun

やなぎ

Nanori

なぎやいやぎやなやない

willow

13 strokesFrequency 1,815JLPT N1Grade 9

On

ヨウ

Kun

やなぎ

Nanori

やな

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