Japanese symbol for “nestling”
巣雛
すひな
Romaji: suhina
nestling
In Japanese, nestling is 巣雛, read すひな (suhina).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n nestling
Written forms: 巣雛. Readings: すひな、すびな.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 空き巣 | あきす akisu | empty nest |
| 古巣 | ふるす furusu | old haunts; former homes |
| 卵巣 | らんそう ransou | ovary |
| 巣立ち | すだち sudachi | leaving the nest |
| 病巣 | びょうそう byousou | focus; nidus; lesion |
| 巣箱 | すばこ subako | birdhouse; nest box; bird box |
| 雛人形 | ひなにんぎょう hinaningyou | hina doll; doll displayed during the Girls' Festival |
| 雛形 | ひながた hinagata | model; miniature; pattern |
See also: Chinese symbol for “nestling”.
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