鶏
Kanji · N1
鶏 / chicken
Kanji for chicken.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | にわとり、とり | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
鶏 carries the meaning chicken.
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Common compounds with 鶏
鶏肉とりにくchicken meat
鶏卵けいらんhen's egg
養鶏ようけいpoultry raising / poultry farming / chicken farming
鶏にわとりchicken / domestic chicken
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