How to say 'Crow' in Japanese | カラス

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The Japanese word for Crow is 'Karasu', written as カラス in Japanese.

word

カラス

Meaning

Crow

Reading

Karasu

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'カラス (からす)' refers to a crow, a type of bird commonly found in Japan. Crows are often associated with intelligence and adaptability but can also be seen as symbols of bad omens or mischief in folklore. Example sentences: The crow is flying「カラスが飛んでいる」(からすがとんでいる). A crow is perched on the tree「カラスが木に止まっている」(からすがきにとまっている). In urban areas, crows are known for rummaging through garbage, which sometimes causes problems for residents.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

4786

Composition

katakana

Handwriting

Katakana in the Word カラス

This word contains 3 Katakana characters :

katakana

カ

Reading

katakana

ラ

Reading

katakana

ス

Reading

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'Karasu' means 'Crow' .

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