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鷹
On'yomi
ヨウ・オウ
YOU / OU
Kun'yomi
たか
taka
hawk
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Radical鳥bird(11)
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Component Breakdown
鷹=
䧹鳥
䧹 + bird
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and bird. Hawk bird.
Symbolism
Hawk, falconry, bird of prey. Represents hawk.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Tradition of falconry
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
能ある鷹は爪を隠す
のうあるたかはつめをかくす
A capable hawk hides its talons
The truly skilled don't show off