Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 川蝉(かわせみ) in Japanese

川蝉, 翡翠, 魚狗
Kana Reading
かわせみ, ひすい, しょうびん, カワセミ
Romaji
kawasemi, hisui, shōbin, kawasemi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    jade (gem)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

14 strokes

green

On'Yomi: スイ

Kun'Yomi: かわせみ, みどり

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JLPT 5

11 strokes

fish

On'Yomi: ギョ

Kun'Yomi: うお, さかな, -ざかな

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

stream, river, river or 3-stroke river radical (no. 47)

On'Yomi: セン

Kun'Yomi: かわ

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8 strokes

puppy, dog

On'Yomi: ク, コウ

Kun'Yomi: いぬ

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14 strokes

kingfisher

On'Yomi: ヒ

Kun'Yomi:

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15 strokes

cicada

On'Yomi: セン, ゼン

Kun'Yomi: せみ

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