Meaning of 鎌鼬(かまいたち) in Japanese

鎌鼬
Kana Reading
かまいたち
Romaji
kamaitachi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    type Japanese folkloric monster (yokai), thought to be a trio of weasels who appear in a whirlwind to cut their victim
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    cut caused by whirlwind

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鎌 JLPT 1

18 strokes

sickle, scythe, trick

On'Yomi: レン, ケン

Kun'Yomi: かま

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鼬

18 strokes

weasel, skunk, ermine

On'Yomi: ユウ, ユ

Kun'Yomi: いたち

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