巣立つ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 巣立つ
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)
Kanji in this Word
巣
11 strokes
Frequency: 1588
JLPT N1
Grade 4
Meanings
nest
rookery
hive
cobweb
den
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す
す.くう
立
5 strokes
Frequency: 58
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
stand up
rise
set up
erect
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リツ
リュウ
リットル
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.つ
-た.つ
た.ち-
た.てる
-た.てる
た.て-
たて-
-た.て
-だ.て
-だ.てる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たち
たっ
たつ
だて
つい
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