鳩 Dove

Radical Combination

• 九

  Nine
• 鳥

  Bird

Meaning

Primary

Dove

Alternative

Pigeon

Mnemonic

There are nine birds and one of them is a dove and another is a pigeon. These nine birds are a flock of all kinds, but the dove and the pigeon are the leaders.

Hints

Look at these nine birds strutting down the street like they own the place. The dove and pigeon are out in front because they are the most important. Hear them chirping and fluttering their feathers about.

Readings

On’yomi

く

Kun’yomi

はと

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

Take a look at the pigeon in front of you. Now, grab it, tear it in half, and grab the heart (はと) from its little body.

Hints

Devour it. You love pigeon hearts. Discard the rest, keep the heart.