What does kanji 鯤 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 鯤 is large mythical fish.

How is kanji 鯤 read?

The onyomi readings for kanji 鯤 are コン.

Example words that use kanji 鯤 include 鯤.

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鯤

Meaning

large mythical fish

large mythical fish, roe

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こん

kun (in Chinese mythology, giant fish said to be able to turn into a bird)

5 reference sentences

鯤は北の海にすむとされる伝説の魚だ。

It is a legendary fish said to live in the northern sea.

古い書物には鯤の話が出てくる。

Stories about that creature appear in old books.

この料理には鯤がたっぷり入っている。

This dish contains plenty of fish roe.

母は鯤をしょうゆに漬けた。

My mother soaked the fish roe in soy sauce.

鯤は地域によって呼び名が違う。

The name for fish roe differs by region.

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