Japanese Dictionary

Words

19 words found
  • Kana Reading
    せみ, セミ
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
      Meaning
      cicada; locust
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  • 川蝉, 翡翠, 魚狗
    Kana Reading
    かわせみ, ひすい, しょうびん, カワセミ
    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
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  • みんみん蝉, 蛁蟟
    Kana Reading
    みんみんぜみ, ミンミンゼミ
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
      Meaning
      Oncotympana maculaticollis (large black and green species of Oriental cicada)
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Kanji

2 kanji found
  • 15 strokes

    cicada

    On'Yomi: セン, ゼン

    Kun'Yomi: せみ

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  • 18 strokes

    cicada, continuous

    On'Yomi: セン, ゼン

    Kun'Yomi: せみ

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