NichiDict

川蝉

かわせみ
翡翠魚狗
[kawasemi]

Meanings

1.Noun

kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis)

2.Noun

jade (gem)

3.Noun

beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers

Examples

小川で川蝉を見かけた。

I saw a kingfisher in the small stream.

川蝉が水面に鋭く飛び込んだ。

The kingfisher sharply dived into the water's surface.

川岸で鮮やかな川蝉が雛に餌を与えていた。

A brightly colored kingfisher was feeding its chicks on the riverbank.