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郭公

Readings

Kana: かっこう、カッコウ、カッコー
Romaji: kakkou, kakkou, kakko-
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: カク、 くるわ
Meanings: enclosure, quarters, fortification, red-light district
Readings: コウ、 ク、 おおやけ
Meanings: public, prince, official, governmental

Example Sentences

カッコウを()(こと)がありますか。
➥Have you ever seen a cuckoo?
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カッコウは(はる)にここにやってくる。
➥Cuckoos visit here in spring.
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