Word details

虎の子

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 虎の子.

Dictionary

Entry

虎の子とらのこNounExpressionFreq #36147
1

tiger cub

Examples
トラの子は大きな子ネコのようだった。
The tiger cub looked like a large kitten.
2

Idiomatic expression

one's treasure; precious savings

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

虎

tiger, drunkard

8 strokesFrequency 1,653JLPT N1Grade 8

On

コ

Kun

とら

Nanori

たけ
子

child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

3 strokesFrequency 72JLPT N4Grade 1

On

シスツ

Kun

こ-こね

Nanori

いきぎくけねっ

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