01
千羽鶴
せんばづる
thousand paper cranes
Meanings
- crane
- stork
Readings
Onyomi
- カク
Kunyomi
- つる
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Useful words
02
折鶴
おりづる
paper crane (origami)
03
鶴亀
つるかめ
crane and tortoise
Symbols of longevity and good fortune.
04
鶴の恩返し
つるのおんがえし
The Crane's Return of a Favor
A famous Japanese folk tale.
05
鶴の一声
つるのひとこえ
voice of authority
Refers to a final, decisive word from a person in power.
06
丹頂鶴
たんちょうづる
red-crowned crane
Compare Kanji
01亀Pair95%tortoise, turtleThese two are famously paired in Japanese culture to represent longevity and luck.02鳥Component92%bird, chickenThis is the base kanji for bird, helping learners identify the category of this complex crane character.03確Shape88%assurance, firmBoth kanji share a distinct visual component that represents a high-flying bird.04鶏Component85%chickenBoth kanji represent specific birds and place the bird radical on the right side of the character.05松Meaning82%pine treeCranes and pine trees are traditional symbols of long life and are often seen together in artwork.06寿Meaning80%longevity, congratulationsThe crane is a powerful symbol of longevity, directly connecting its meaning to this kanji for long life.
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