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Readings

Kana: くり、クリ
Romaji: kuri, kuri
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: リツ、 リ、 くり、 おののく
Meaning: chestnut

Example Sentences

リスは(うご)きがすばやい。
➥Squirrels are quick of movement.
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リスはすばしこく()(のぼ)る。
➥Squirrels are nimble in climbing trees.
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どんぐりからオークが()まれる。
➥From acorns come oaks.
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リスは(えだ)(なか)(かく)れた。
➥A squirrel hid among the branches.
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(かれ)(とお)りから(くり)()(のぞ)いた。
➥He cleared the street of chestnuts.
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栗鼠(りす)(いけ)水浴(みずあ)びをしています。
➥A squirrel is taking a bath in the pond.
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