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雷鳥
raichou
also spelled raicho
ptarmigan (Lagopus muta, esp. the Japanese ptarmigan, Lagopus muta japonica), grouse
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  1. raichou ptarmigan (Lagopus muta, esp. the Japanese ptarmigan, Lagopus muta japonica), grouse
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Kanji Breakdown
雷
Thunder, Lightning Bolt
On: らい Kun: かみなり,いかずち,いかづち
13 strokes N1
鳥
Bird, Chicken
On: ちょう Kun: とり
11 strokes N4
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雷鳥は〜です。 / 〜の雷鳥

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