Quail in Japanese
"quail" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
鶉
jun
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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quail
Reading: jun
19 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
A phonetic element combined with the bird radical, sharing its sound with characters like jun in 淳 and 醇.
What it carries
A bird that nests on open ground. In the Edo period its call was bred for and judged in competitions, and uzura-goromo, quail clothing, is a word for a garment covered in patches.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for quail?
The most common kanji for "quail" is 鶉, read as jun. It means quail. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 鶉 have?
鶉 has 19 strokes.