JLPT N1

female; feminine

Item 398 of 642 | 14 strokes | Radical: 隹 (short-tailed bird)

Readings

On'yomi
Kun'yomiめ・めす

Mnemonic

The BIRD that stops to nurture — the FEMALE of the species.

Example Words

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