Word details
川蝉
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 川蝉.
Dictionary
Entry
1
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis)
2
ひすい only
jade (gem)
3
ひすい only
beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
川
stream, river, river or three-stroke river radical (no. 47)
3 strokesFrequency 181JLPT N4Grade 1
On
セン
Kun
かわ
Nanori
かこさわ
蝉
cicada
10 strokes
On
センゼン
Kun
せみ
翡
kingfisher
14 strokes
On
ヒ
翠
green, kingfisher
14 strokesFrequency 2,200JLPT N1Grade 9
On
スイ
Kun
かわせみみどり
Nanori
あきら
魚
fish
11 strokesFrequency 1,208JLPT N4Grade 2
On
ギョ
Kun
うおさかな-ざかな
Nanori
い
狗
puppy, dog
8 strokes
On
クコウ
Kun
いぬ
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