川蝉

かわせみ

Also written as:
  • 魚狗
  • 翡翠 (ひすい, しょうびん, かわせみ)
  • カワセミ (never used with kanji)

Meanings

  • Noun

    common noun
    1. kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis).
    2. jade (gem) (only ひすい).

      See also 硬玉 , 軟玉 , ジェイド , 翡翠色 .

    3. beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers (only ひすい).

Word informations

  • Common word: no
  • JLPT Level: None

Kanji

川stream, river, river or 3-stroke river radical (no. 47)
蝉cicada
翡kingfisher
翠green
魚fish
狗puppy, dog

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