川蝉
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 川蝉
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
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
蝉
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
翠
14 strokes
Frequency: 2200
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
green
kingfisher
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
スイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かわせみ
みどり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あきら
魚
11 strokes
Frequency: 1208
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
fish
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギョ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うお
さかな
-ざかな
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
狗
8 strokes
Meanings
puppy
dog
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ク
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いぬ
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