蛍雪
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 蛍雪
1
diligence in studying (e.g. continuing to study even in such poor light as offered by a firefly or that reflected by snow); diligent study
Kanji in this Word
蛍
11 strokes
Frequency: 2031
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
lightning-bug
firefly
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほたる
雪
11 strokes
Frequency: 1131
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
snow
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆき
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
せっ
ぶき
螢
16 strokes
Meanings
firefly
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほたる
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