Duck in Japanese
"duck" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
鴨
kamo
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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wild duck, easy mark
Reading: ou
16 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
A phonetic element combined with the bird radical, for the wild duck.
What it carries
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for duck?
The most common kanji for "duck" is 鴨, read as ou. It means wild duck, easy mark. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 鴨 have?
鴨 has 16 strokes.