Kanji
蟄
kanji character
hibernation of insects
蟄 kanji-蟄 hibernation of insects
蟄
Meaning
hibernation of insects
Readings
Kun'yomi
- ちっする
- かくれる
On'yomi
- けい ちつ "awakening of insects" solar term (approx. March 6, the day on which hibernating insects are said to come out of the ground)
- ちゅう
Practice Writing
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Common Words
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啓 蟄 "awakening of insects" solar term (approx. March 6, the day on which hibernating insects are said to come out of the ground) -
蟄 居 shutting oneself up in one's house, staying indoors, living in seclusion... -
蟄 伏 hibernation, staying home or in place -
蟄 居 閉 門 house arrest, being placed in confinement at home -
閉 門 蟄 居 house arrest, being placed in confinement at home