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Meaning of 雀(すずめ) in Japanese

雀
Kana Reading
すずめ, スズメ
Romaji
suzume, suzume
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    tree sparrow (Passer montanus)
    Example sentence
    雀は動作が非常にすばしこい。 A sparrow is very alert in its movements.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    talkative person; knowledgeable person
    Example sentence
    その坊やはツバメとスズメが区別できない。 The boy can't tell a swallow from a sparrow.

Examples of 雀, すずめ, スズメ in a sentence

Kanji in this word

雀

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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