JMdict: 2243740
八咫烏 【やたがらす】
- [n] Yatagarasu (mythical raven who aided Emperor Jimmu on his eastern expedition)
- [n] three-legged crow inhabiting the sun in Chinese mythology
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 八 | Eight, Eight Radical (no. 12) | ハチ | や, や.つ, やっ.つ, よう | 1 |
| 咫 | Short, Span | シ | た | |
| 烏 | Crow, Raven | ウ, オ | からす, いずくんぞ, なんぞ |