Jisho

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Words — 3 found

Noun
1. small bird (like a swallow or sparrow)See also 鴻鵠
Noun
2. small-minded person; person lacking in characterSee also 鴻鵠
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じゃくいずくうこくこころざし 燕雀安んぞ鴻鵠らんや
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
1. only a hero can understand a hero; swallows and sparrows can't understand the aspirations of phoenixes and swansProverb, See also 燕雀鴻鵠
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1. how can a small bird (a sparrow, a petty person) understand the aspirations of a great bird (a phoenix); only a hero can understand a heroYojijukugo (four character compound)
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Kanji — 2 found

70.2373596016139
16 strokes. Jinmeiyō kanji.
swallow (bird)
On: エン
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60.71753116935045
11 strokes. Jinmeiyō kanji.
sparrow
Kun: すずめ
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