Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Chicken

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Kanji Story

Imagine a chicken with its distinct features and feathers. The bird represents '鶏', symbolizing the concept of chicken in Japanese.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '鶏' is categorized as an N1 level kanji, which means it is among the most challenging kanji in the JLPT. A thorough understanding of its readings and meanings is crucial for advanced proficiency in Japanese.

Example Sentences

• このレストランの特産品は地鶏の唐揚げです。

  The specialty of this restaurant is fried chicken made with local chicken.

  このレストランのとくさんひんはじどりのからあげです。

  kono resutoran no tokusanpin wa jidori no karaage desu.

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• 鶏肉は高たんぱくで低脂肪な食品です。

  Chicken meat is a high protein, low-fat food.

  とりにくはたかたんぱくでていしぼうなしょくひんです。

  tori niku wa takata n paku de tei shi bo n a shoku hin desu.

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• 店で売っている鶏の卵は新鮮です。

  The eggs of the chicken sold in the store are fresh.

  みせでうっているとりのたまごはしんせんです。

  mise de utteiru tori no tamago wa shinsen desu.

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Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '鶏' is at the advanced level of JLPT (N1), indicating its importance in higher-level Japanese language proficiency.
• Pay attention to the radical components within '鶏', as they provide hints about the meaning or related concepts.
• Practice writing the kanji to reinforce your understanding of its stroke order and structure.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '鶏' is not commonly used in personal names or surnames. However, it may be found in specific contexts or artistic expressions related to chickens or poultry.