鯨
くじら
kujira
JLPT N119 strokesKanjiLevel 88 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
鯨 is the kanji for "Whale". A common reading is くじら (kujira). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Whale
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Readings
kunくじら/ kujiraonげい/ gei
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
19 strokes
Radicals
魚京
Example Sentences
鯨が海面に姿を現した。
くじらがかいめんにすがたをあらわした。
The whale appeared on the ocean surface.
鯨の歌声が海中に響く。
くじらのうたごえがかいちゅうにひびく。
The whale's song echoes underwater.
Vocabulary using 鯨
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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