Word details

巣立つ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 巣立つ.

Dictionary

Entry

巣立つIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #36833
1

to leave the nest

2

Idiomatic expression

to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

nest, rookery, hive, cobweb, den

11 strokesFrequency 1,588JLPT N1Grade 4

On

ソウ

Kun

す.くう

stand up, rise, set up, erect

5 strokesFrequency 58JLPT N4Grade 1

On

リツリュウリットル

Kun

た.つ-た.つた.ち-た.てる-た.てるた.て-たて--た.て-だ.て-だ.てる

Nanori

たちたったつだてつい

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