Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 鱗(うろこ) in Japanese

鱗
Kana Reading
うろこ, こけ, こけら
Romaji
uroko, koke, kokera
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    scale (of fish)
    Example sentence
    目から鱗が落ちた。 I can see the light.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))

Examples of 鱗, うろこ, こけ, こけら in a sentence

Kanji in this word

鱗

24 strokes

scales (fish)

On'Yomi: リン

Kun'Yomi: うろこ, こけ, こけら

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