Word details

鯉のぼり

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

Dictionary

Entry

鯉のぼり鯉幟いのぼりNounFreq #86850
1

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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

carp

18 strokesFrequency 2,369JLPT N1Grade 9

On

Kun

こい

flag, banner, streamer

15 strokes

On

Kun

のぼり

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