鯨
Kanji · N1
鯨 / whale
Kanji for whale.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゲイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | くじら | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
鯨 carries the meaning whale.
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Common compounds with 鯨
捕鯨ほげいwhaling / whale hunting / whale fishing
鯨肉げいにくwhale meat
鯨くじらwhale
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