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杜鵑

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

けん
Noun
1

Formal or literary term

lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus)

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 2062
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

woods
grove

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もり
ふさ.ぐ
やまなし
18 strokes

Meanings

cuckoo

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
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