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鯉のぼり

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鯉のぼり

鯉幟
いのぼり
Noun
Freq #86850
1

koinobori; carp streamer; carp-shaped windsock traditionally flown to celebrate the Children's Day in May

Kanji in this Word

18 strokes
Frequency: 2369
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

carp

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こい
15 strokes

Meanings

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streamer

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のぼり
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