鹿の子

Reading

Kana: かのこ

Romaji: kanoko

Definitions

noun

1

cloth dyed in a dappled pattern

Note: abbreviation

See also: 鹿の子絞り

2

pattern of white spots; dapples

Note: abbreviation

See also: 鹿の子斑

3

mochi containing red bean paste

Note: abbreviation

See also: 鹿の子餅

4

fawn

Note: original meaning

Note: archaism

See also: 鹿 (reading か)

Kanji

鹿

Readings: ロク、 しか、 か

Meaning: deer

子

Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね

Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac