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[よたか(怪鴟)]
yotaka
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

yotaka
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[よ(夜)·たか(鷹)]
yotaka
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[よ(蚊)·た(母)·か(鳥)]
yotaka
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bunbochou
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[ぶん(蚊)·ぼ(母)·ちょう(鳥)]
bunbochou
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yotaka
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English Meaning(s) for 怪鴟

noun
  1. grey nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus)
  2. nightjar (any bird of family Caprimulgidae); goatsucker
  3. streetwalker; low class prostitute (Edo period)
  4. soba vendors who walk around at night; soba sold by these vendors
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Definition and Synonyms for 怪鴟

Caprimulgid mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes
Synonyms: よたか
Caprimulgid feed on insects
Synonyms: よたか

Meanings for each kanji in 怪鴟

» suspicious; mystery; apparition
» kite

Categories 怪鴟 is a member of

Caprimulgiform Bird long-winged nonpasserine birds
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