川柳
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 川柳
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
Kanji in this Word
川
3 strokes
Frequency: 181
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
stream
river
river or three-stroke river radical (no. 47)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かわ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
か
こ
さわ
柳
9 strokes
Frequency: 1169
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
willow
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やなぎ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
なぎ
や
やい
やぎ
やな
やない
楊
13 strokes
Frequency: 1815
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
willow
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やなぎ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
やな
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