雁が音
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Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 雁 | 音 |
| かり Jinmeiyō |
ね Grade: 1 |
| kun'yomi | |
| Alternative spellings |
|---|
| 雁金 雁がね |
Etymology
From 雁 (kari, “goose”) + が (ga, archaic possessive particle) + 音 (ne, “sound”).
Pronunciation
Noun
- (literal) a goose's cry
- (by extension) lesser white-fronted goose (Anser erythropus)
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).
See also
- 雁金草 (kariganesō)