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燕雀

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

んじゃく
Noun
Freq #120305
1

small bird (like a swallow or sparrow)

2

small-minded person; person lacking in character

Kanji in this Word

16 strokes
Frequency: 2147
Grade 9

Meanings

swallow (bird)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つばめ
つばくら
つばくろ
11 strokes
Frequency: 1856
Grade 9

Meanings

sparrow

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジャク
ジャン
サク
シャク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すずめ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ざく
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