鵜の目鷹の目
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鵜の目鷹の目
1
Idiomatic expression
eyes of a predator; sharp eyes; keen eyes; vigilant attention; eyes of a cormorant, eyes of a hawk
Examples
鵜の目鷹の目で探していたよ。
He was looking for it like a hunting dog.
Kanji in this Word
鵜
18 strokes
Frequency: 2118
Grade 9
Meanings
cormorant
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テイ
ダイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
う
目
5 strokes
Frequency: 76
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
eye
class
look
insight
experience
care
favor
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
モク
ボク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
め
-め
ま-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さかん
さがん
さっか
さつか
鷹
24 strokes
Frequency: 1676
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
hawk
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
オウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たか
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