JMdict: 2189930
託卵 【たくらん】
- [n,vs] brood parasitism (planting one's eggs in another bird's nest, as demonstrated by the cuckoo, etc.)
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 託 | Consign, Requesting, Entrusting With, Pretend, Hint | タク | かこつ.ける, かこ.つ, かこ.つける | |
| 卵 | Egg, Ovum, Spawn, Roe | ラン | たまご | 6 |