Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 麒麟(きりん) in Japanese

麒麟
Kana Reading
きりん, キリン
Romaji
kirin, kirin
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    giraffe
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    qilin (Chinese unicorn)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    Kirin (brand of beer)

Examples of 麒麟, きりん, キリン in a sentence



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19 strokes

Chinese unicorn, genius, giraffe, bright, shining

On'Yomi: キ

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24 strokes

Chinese unicorn, genius, giraffe, bright, shining

On'Yomi: リン

Kun'Yomi:

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