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Description
Wild duck - the winter visitor on every Japanese river, and also the word for someone easy to cheat.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
A phonetic element combined with the bird radical, for the wild duck.
Symbolism
The migrant that announces winter; Kyoto's Kamo River carries this character. Kamo ni suru, to make a duck of someone, means to take them for an easy mark — a sense that has entered the dictionary gloss itself.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 鴨
Poetry
海暮れて鴨の声ほのかに白し
The sea darkens, and the voices of the ducks are faintly white.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 鴨 mean in Japanese?
鴨 means wild duck, easy mark. Wild duck - the winter visitor on every Japanese river, and also the word for someone easy to cheat.
How do you read 鴨?
On'yomi: オウ (OU). Kun'yomi: かも、あひる (kamo, ahiru).
How many strokes does 鴨 have?
鴨 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 鳥 (bird).
Is 鴨 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Be careful. 鴨 can carry meanings or readings you may not intend. Check the cultural context on this page before committing to a tattoo.