懸巣
kakesu[ka̠ke̞sɨ]
The Japanese word for 'jay' is kakesu. If unsure, use 懸巣. Wiktionary also lists 橿鳥 (kakesu).
Meaning: bird (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 懸巣 | kakesu | [ka̠ke̞sɨ] (narrow) |
| 橿鳥 | kakesu | [ka̠ke̞sɨ] (narrow) |
The word refers to the bird known as a jay.
Which one should you use?
There are two ways to write this word: 懸巣 and 橿鳥. Both are pronounced the same way.
How do you pronounce it?
kakesu
Did you know?
- In Japanese folklore, the kakesu is often associated with the autumn season and is sometimes seen as a messenger of the gods.
- The use of the kanji 巣 meaning 'nest' in 懸巣 is an unusual way to name a bird, as most Japanese bird names focus on color or song.
- The kanji used in 橿鳥 literally translate to 'oak bird', reflecting the bird's habitat or diet in certain regions.
Example sentences for Japanese are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Hiroto and Yui are walking in a park.
- 大翔 Hiroto結衣、見て！あそこに懸巣が飛んでいるよ。Yui, mite! asoko ni kensō ga tonde iru yo.Yui, look! A jay is flying over there.
- 結衣 Yui本当だ。懸巣は色が鮮やかね。hontō da. kensō wa iro ga azayaka ne.You're right. Jays have such vivid colors.
- 大翔 Hiroto珍しい鳥だから、写真を撮りたいな。mezurashii tori dakara, shashin o toritai na.It's a rare bird, so I want to take a photo.
- 結衣 Yui大翔、急いで撮って！Hiroto, isoide totte!Hiroto, take it quickly!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jay” translations and entries 懸巣, 橿鳥, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
