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指笛

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 指笛

びぶえ
Noun
Freq #40707
1

whistling through one's fingers; whistle made by sticking one's fingers in one's mouth and blowing

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 155
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

finger
point to
indicate
put into
play (chess)
measure (ruler)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆび
さ.す
-さ.し
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いぶ
さし
さす
11 strokes
Frequency: 1928
JLPT N1
Grade 3

Meanings

flute
clarinet
pipe
whistle
bagpipe
piccolo

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テキ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふえ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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