Kanji

鶴

Meaning

crane and stork

Readings

Kun'yomi

  • つる はし pickaxe
  • つる か Gruidae (bird family comprising the cranes)
  • つる かめ crane and tortoise (symbol of longevity, artistic motif)

On'yomi

  • かく よく V-shape (battle formation)
  • ふうせい かく れい getting frightened even by a slight noise
  • かんうんや かく life in natural setting, free from worldly cares

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