Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 朱雀(すざく) in Japanese

朱雀
Kana Reading
すざく, すじゃく, しゅじゃく
Romaji
suzaku, sujaku, shujaku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Vermilion Bird (god said to rule over the southern heavens)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    seven mansions (Chinese constellations) of the southern heavens


Kanji in this word

11 strokes

sparrow

On'Yomi: ジャク, ジャン, サク, シャク

Kun'Yomi: すずめ

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JLPT 1

6 strokes

vermilion, cinnabar, scarlet, red, bloody

On'Yomi: シュ

Kun'Yomi: あけ

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