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鶴
On'yomi
カク
KAKU
Kun'yomi
つる
tsuru
crane · stork
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Radical鳥bird(11)
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Component Breakdown
鶴=
隺鳥
隺 + bird
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and bird. Crane bird.
Symbolism
Crane, long life, longevity. Represents crane.
Seasonal
Known as a winter migratory bird; "cranes arrive" is a winter seasonal word. Also a longevity symbol, displayed as New Year's good luck ornament.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
閑雲野鶴
かんうんやかく
life in natural setting, free from worldly cares; life in natural setting, free from worldly cares
風声鶴唳
ふうせいかくれい
getting frightened even by a slight noise; hearing the enemy in every leaf that rustles; being afraid of one's own shadow; getting frightened even by a slight noise
鶴の一声
つるのひとこえ
One word from the crane; A powerful person's final word