Frequency rank: 31,912. – 32,220.
- grey nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus)word usually written using kana alone
- nightjar (any bird of family Caprimulgidae); goatsuckerword usually written using kana alone
- streetwalker; low class prostitute (Edo period)only applies to 夜鷹
- soba vendors who walk around at night; soba sold by these vendorsonly applies to 夜鷹abbreviationsee also 夜鷹蕎麦
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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Generated definitions (experimental)
- grey nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus)
- streetwalker; low class prostitute (Edo period)
- soba vendors who walk around at night; soba sold by these vendors
This meaning refers to a specific type of bird known for its nocturnal habits and distinctive call, commonly found in various regions, including Japan.
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.
This usage refers to vendors who sell soba noodles at night, typically in urban areas, providing a late-night food option for people.
Generated collocations (experimental)
よたか夜鷹をみかける見かけるto see a nightjarよたか夜鷹のこえ声the call of the nightjarよたか夜鷹のすがた姿the appearance of the nightjarよたか夜鷹のせいそくち生息地habitat of the nightjarよたか夜鷹のなきごえ鳴き声the song of the nightjarよたか夜鷹をつかまえる捕まえるto catch a nightjarよたか夜鷹のようにlike a nightjarよたか夜鷹をさがす探すto search for nightjarsよたか夜鷹のさんぽ散歩a walk with nightjars (metaphorically refers to walking at night)よたか夜鷹をえがく描くto depict a nightjarよたか夜鷹のし詩poem about nightjars
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Lingaku