夜鷹 | Japanese meaning

夜鷹【よたか】

Frequency rank: 31,912. – 32,220.

Also【ヨタカ】【よたか・ぶんぼちょう・ヨタカ】【よたか・ヨタカ】よたかヨタカぶんぼちょう

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

grey nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus)word usually written using kana alone

This meaning refers to a specific type of bird known for its nocturnal habits and distinctive call, commonly found in various regions, including Japan.

The grey nightjar sings with a distinctive voice at night.

nightjar (any bird of family Caprimulgidae); goatsuckerword usually written using kana alone
streetwalker; low class prostitute (Edo period)only applies to 夜鷹

This meaning relates to a historical context in Japan, describing individuals who engaged in prostitution, often in public spaces during the Edo period.

During the Edo period, women known as nightjars walked the streets.

soba vendors who walk around at night; soba sold by these vendorsonly applies to 夜鷹abbreviationsee also 夜鷹蕎麦

This usage refers to vendors who sell soba noodles at night, typically in urban areas, providing a late-night food option for people.

I often see the nightjar soba vendors walking around at night.

夜鷹【よたか】

Frequency rank: 31,912. – 32,220.

Also【ヨタカ】【よたか・ぶんぼちょう・ヨタカ】【よたか・ヨタカ】よたかヨタカぶんぼちょう

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

grey nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus)word usually written using kana alone

This meaning refers to a specific type of bird known for its nocturnal habits and distinctive call, commonly found in various regions, including Japan.

The grey nightjar sings with a distinctive voice at night.

nightjar (any bird of family Caprimulgidae); goatsuckerword usually written using kana alone
streetwalker; low class prostitute (Edo period)only applies to 夜鷹

This meaning relates to a historical context in Japan, describing individuals who engaged in prostitution, often in public spaces during the Edo period.

During the Edo period, women known as nightjars walked the streets.

soba vendors who walk around at night; soba sold by these vendorsonly applies to 夜鷹abbreviationsee also 夜鷹蕎麦

This usage refers to vendors who sell soba noodles at night, typically in urban areas, providing a late-night food option for people.

I often see the nightjar soba vendors walking around at night.

夜

N42

意night; evening

訓よ、よる

音ヤ

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鷹

N1人名用

意hawk

訓たか

音ヨウ、オウ

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蚊

N1常用

意mosquito

訓か

音ブン

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母

N52

意mother

訓はは、も

音ボ

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鳥

N42

意bird; chicken

訓とり

音チョウ

名か、と、とっ

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怪

N1常用

意suspicious; mystery; apparition

訓あや.しい、あや.しむ

音カイ、ケ

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鴟

意kite

訓とび

音シ

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夜鷹【よたか】

Frequency rank: 31,912. – 32,220.

Also【ヨタカ】【よたか・ぶんぼちょう・ヨタカ】【よたか・ヨタカ】よたかヨタカぶんぼちょう

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

grey nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus)word usually written using kana alone

This meaning refers to a specific type of bird known for its nocturnal habits and distinctive call, commonly found in various regions, including Japan.

The grey nightjar sings with a distinctive voice at night.

nightjar (any bird of family Caprimulgidae); goatsuckerword usually written using kana alone
streetwalker; low class prostitute (Edo period)only applies to 夜鷹

This meaning relates to a historical context in Japan, describing individuals who engaged in prostitution, often in public spaces during the Edo period.

During the Edo period, women known as nightjars walked the streets.

soba vendors who walk around at night; soba sold by these vendorsonly applies to 夜鷹abbreviationsee also 夜鷹蕎麦

This usage refers to vendors who sell soba noodles at night, typically in urban areas, providing a late-night food option for people.

I often see the nightjar soba vendors walking around at night.

夜鷹【よたか】

Frequency rank: 31,912. – 32,220.

Also【ヨタカ】【よたか・ぶんぼちょう・ヨタカ】【よたか・ヨタカ】よたかヨタカぶんぼちょう

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

grey nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus)word usually written using kana alone

This meaning refers to a specific type of bird known for its nocturnal habits and distinctive call, commonly found in various regions, including Japan.

The grey nightjar sings with a distinctive voice at night.

nightjar (any bird of family Caprimulgidae); goatsuckerword usually written using kana alone
streetwalker; low class prostitute (Edo period)only applies to 夜鷹

This meaning relates to a historical context in Japan, describing individuals who engaged in prostitution, often in public spaces during the Edo period.