Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 鳥の子(とりのこ) in Japanese

鳥の子
Kana Reading
とりのこ
Romaji
torinoko
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    bird's egg (esp. a chicken egg)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    chick; baby bird (esp. a baby chicken)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    eggshell-colored traditional Japanese paper made primarily of Diplomorpha sikokiana fibres (high-quality, glossy)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    eggshell (colour)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    red and white oval rice cakes


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

11 strokes

bird, chicken

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: とり

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

On'Yomi: シ, ス, ツ

Kun'Yomi: こ, -こ, ね

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