Word details

狼煙を上げる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 狼煙を上げる.

Dictionary

Entry

狼煙を上げるのろしを上げるのろしをあげるExpressionIchidan verb
1

to start a signal fire; to use a smoke signal

2

Idiomatic expression

to initiate an action; to start a campaign

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

wolf

10 strokesFrequency 2,129Grade 9

On

ロウ

Kun

おおかみ

smoke

13 strokesFrequency 1,290JLPT N2Grade 8

On

エン

Kun

けむ.るけむりけむ.い

Nanori

たば

above, up

3 strokesFrequency 35JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ジョウショウシャン

Kun

うえ-うえうわ-かみあ.げる-あ.げるあ.がる-あ.がるあ.がり-あ.がりのぼ.るのぼ.りのぼ.せるのぼ.すたてまつ.る

Nanori

あおいあげかきかずかんこうのぼりほつ

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