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竹とんぼ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 竹とんぼ

竹蜻蛉
けとんぼ
Noun
Freq #72141
1

small wooden Japanese toy that flies when spun between the palms of one's hands

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 593
JLPT N2
Grade 1

Meanings

bamboo

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たけ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たか
14 strokes

Meanings

dragonfly

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
11 strokes

Meanings

dragonfly
moon moth

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
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