JLPT N1

pigeon; dove

Item 620 of 642 | 13 strokes | Radical: 鳥 (bird)

Readings

On'yomiキュウ
Kun'yomiはと

Mnemonic

A peaceful BIRD with nine lives—the DOVE.

Example Words

鳩 (はと) pigeon; dove
鳩小屋 (はとごや) pigeon coop
伝書鳩 (でんしょばと) carrier pigeon