Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 鳥追い(とりおい) in Japanese

鳥追い, 鳥追
Kana Reading
とりおい
Romaji
torioi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    driving off birds
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    procession held at the New Year to chase away the birds for the year, with children singing songs as the villagers walked from house to house
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    female street musician who wore a braided hat and carried a shamisen
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    street entertainer who appeared on New Year's eve and performed with a fan


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

11 strokes

bird, chicken

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: とり

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JLPT 3

9 strokes

chase, drive away, follow, pursue, meanwhile

On'Yomi: ツイ

Kun'Yomi: お.う

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